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Ida County’s Official Newspaper

Vol. 41, No. 18 Ida Grove, Iowa

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Horn Memorial Hospital summarizes annual figures Randy Carpenter of Holstein was re-elected chairman of the Horn Memorial Hospital board of directors April 25 during its annual meeting. The board also received annual CEO, treasurer, ambulance service and auxiliary reports.

Other of icers are vice chair John Currie of Odebolt, secretary Terri Carstensen of Odebolt and treasurer Grant Patera of Ida Grove.

The remainder of the board includes: Jean Burns of Ida Grove, Keith Robinson of Mapleton, Marty Boyle of Holstein, Peter Goldsmith of Ida Grove and Jen Conover of Ida Grove.

Retiring members Deb Einspahr of Odebolt and Wendy Lorenzen of Ida Grove were recognized.

CEO Chris Nichols’ presented his report.

Acute admissions and acute patient days both saw decreases.

Acute admissions were down from 354 in 2014 to 324 last year. Acute patient days went from 1,377 in 2014 to 1,218 last year. The average length of stay was 86:08 (hours and minutes), down from 90:54 in 2014.

Skilled nursing patient days decreased to 1,534 last year, down from 2014’s 1,591. In-care patient days went from 37 in 2014 to 97 last year. Hospice patient days increased from 17 in 2014 to 34 last year.

The number of outpatient services increased by 147 in 2015.

The 2014 total was 22,790. In 2015, outpatient services totaled 22,937. Laboratory procedures increased from 158,937 in 2014 to 169,955 in 2015. X-ray procedures increased from 4,640 in 2014 to 4,680 last year. CT scans were up from 1,053 in 2014 to 1,067.

Physical therapy, occupational

therapy, speech therapy and rehab visits decreased from 11,852 in 2014 to 11,435 last year.

Home health visits (not public health or Hospice) saw a decrease in 2015. There were 4,148 visits last year, compared to 4,293 in 2014.

Surgical procedures were down from 860 in 2014 to 823 last year.

According to Nichols, 2015 was a year of success. Key areas that grew were total outpatients, 1 percent; emergency department, 8 percent; laboratory visits, 7 percent; ultrasound, 26 percent; MRI’s, 10 percent; mammograms, 7 percent; cardiac rehab, 12 percent; pulmonary rehab, 34 percent; occupational therapy, 20 percent and speech therapy, 48 percent.

Other accomplishments include: best year in the history of HMH with a $1.47 million bottom line; capital improvements—built new rural health clinic in Mapleton and designed a new $9 million, 13,000 square foot inpatient unit (fundraising campaign started Nov. 20, 2015, and groundbreaking is scheduled for June 1) and hired Dr. Sharon Vande Vegte-family practice physician, Marilyn Longmanlaboratory director and Heidi Schroder-outpatient nursing director.

Also, added three physician specialists—Dr. Paul Eastman, OB/ GYN, Dr. Beth Bruening, opthamology and Dr. Abby Williams, podiatry; received national recognition for inpatient satisfaction from iVantage Healthcare Analytics: top quartile of all acute care hospitals across the U.S., 83 percent of Horn’s patients rated the hospital at a “nine” or “10” for patient satisfaction and State of Iowa-76 percent and national-71 percent.

In 2015, HMH renewed its Level IV Trauma Certi ication, upgraded its security with a badge swipe system for door entry, implemented a new collections policy, performed a Chargemaster Review and updated hospital charges and joined ENHANCE Network as a phase one associate.

Last year, Horn Memorial Hospital fund-raising 2015 recap: ifth annual Foundation golf outing raised $31,000; Foundation Festival raised $37,000; received $7,246 in donations from the Auxiliary; Ida County Pink Walk raised $6,900; Golf for Girls raised $4,000; the BC-IG Pink Out raised $1,083 for the women’s suite and the Employee Pride Club has raised $90,213 over six years.

Treasurer’s report In his report, Treasurer Grant Patera noted the hospital had 298 memberships. The membership drive brought in $15,810.

The hospital received $21,506 in memorials, donations and Hospice; $7,246 in HMH Auxiliary donations, $44,562 in restricted donations; $100,000 in Foundation donations, $15,380 in inpatient building project donations and $115,380 in restricted donations set aside, for a total of $159,942 in donations.

Patera said, “The hospital had an excellent year. Net revenues increased 5.6 percent, and expenses increased 3.7 percent. The successful year will help prepare the hospital to be able to replace the inpatient rooms.”

As of Dec. 31, 2015, the hospital has $5,087,000 in long-term debt due to the facility improvement project. A total of $673,000 of debt was paid off in 2015. Debt service (continued on page 3)

Horn board: The Horn Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees held its annual meeting April 25. The board includes, front from left—Randy Carpenter of Holstein, chairman; Jean Burns of Ida Grove; Terri Carstensen of Odebolt, secretary; Keith Robinson of Mapleton and Marty Boyle of Holstein. Back—Peter Goldsmith of Ida Grove, John Currie of Odebolt, vice chairman; Grant Patera of Ida Grove, treasurer and Jen Conover of Ida Grove. (Photo submitted)

Holstein elects new council members At the March 7 council meeting, city administrator Marlo Schoer informed the council she had received a petition calling for a special election after Robert Shontz was appointed to ill councilman Shane Behrendsen’s seat. At that same meeting, councilman Bryce Ricklef’s submitted his resignation due to moving out of the city limits.

Supervisors deny zoning petition change, hire naturalist With a vote of two to one, the Ida County Board of Supervisors voted to deny a change in zoning from agriculture to commercial during the April 25 meeting.

Kirk Max ield and Jason Clausen, MidAmerican Engineering consultants, and Derek Leonard, Scott Bumann and Jonathan Rydberg were present to discuss a proposed zoning change from agriculture to light industrial from MidAmerican Energy for a 150-foot by 50-foot service and operation building located south of Ida Grove (in the NW1/4 of Section 30/87/39), totaling just over ive acres.

The Ida County Zoning Commission approved the request to change the zoning during a public hearing on April 20.

The board suggested a site which might not involve residential property, suggesting the old Lundell property by the fairgrounds. Max ield and Clausen felt the company would like to stay on the east side of Ida Grove to be centrally located as to where the wind towers will be located.

The main concern comes from the three adjacent landowners who are against the rezoning for fear of increased traf ic and reduced land values because of the property.

After looking at plans for the building, along with hearing from MidAmerican what the building would be used for (onethird would be of ice space; the other two-thirds would be a

shop), supervsior Rhett Leonard stated, “I’m not convinced that it would devalue the land. I feel the property could be dressed up to look nice with proper landscaping and tree plantings.”

After discussion, supervisor Bob Paulsrud moved to deny the request and suggested MidAmerican Energy look for alternative sites, preferably away from residential areas. Supervisor Curt Phillips seconded the motion and it carried, with the following vote: Paulsrud, aye; Phillips, aye and Leonard, nay.

Danielle Bennett was approved as a part-time conservation naturalist, effective April 18, for $13 per hour. Also approved were Ivan Sadler at $10 per hour and Craig Loehr at $9.60 per hour for seasonal park rangers.

Following discussion, the board approved relinquishing county representation on the WESCO board.

Bid letting was held for the Maple River stream stabilization.

Bids were received from LA Carlson Contracting–$130,437 and Niewohner Construction–$102,195.

Bids were also received for the Maple River stabilization project.

Bids were received from Krohnke Construction–$32,925; Nelson and Rock Contracting–$29,090; Wallace Construction–$14,281; LA Carlson–$27,075 and Niewohner Construction, Inc.–$26,450.

No action was taken on either until Ida County Engineer Patrick

Mouw could review the bids as he was not present for the meeting.

Secondary road employee Doug Dausel was present to discuss various wind tower road projects.

Connie Henningsen was present to voice her concerns on the road work for the wind tower project.

A road permit for work in the right of way from Jerry Groth for ditch cleaning located in Grant Township, Section 18 was approved.

Also approved was a utility agreement for West Central Rural Water for underground construction in the right of way in Corwin Township, Section 25, and Blaine Township, Section 30.

Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman was present to discuss amending the public safety budget on May 9 at the countywide law meeting. He also presented a low bid from Central US Coatings, Inc., for jail loor repair work in the amount of $9,597. The board approved the bid.

Discussion was held on installing heavy-duty, weatherresistant panels for the outside jail recreation area.

A claim in the amount of $530 was approved from Bene its, Inc., from the self-funding account.

The board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from H&R Partnership/ Clausen Finisher Farm/Crawford Co; NMC Holdings, LLC/Holstein sow/litter; Kluver Turkey Farm, LLC/Dan and Kathy Kluver and Jeff Schroeder-Sac County.

Hanson starts Holstein deputy city administrator duties

Special election –

Daniel Gebers and Bonnie Stevenson were elected to the Holstein City Council during a special election April 26. According to unof icial results from the Ida County Commissioner of Elections, Gebers received 35 votes and Stevenson received 42.

A total of 56 of the city’s 1,031 registered voters, or 5.43 percent, turned out for the election.

Preschool program: The BC-IG Preschool and KEY presented “School Days” at the high school Thursday. The young students performed several selections including Leah Harriman’s class (above), which sang “Three Billy Goat’s Gruff ” and “Slippery Fish.” Getting into the act were, from left, Brodie Cranston, Bryce Brenner, Jacob Todd and Mia Quail. (Courier photo by Amy Forbes)

Katherine “Kay” Hanson

Holstein’s deputy administrator, Katherine “Kay” Hanson, of icially started working in city hall April 18. She will be working along side city administrator Marlo Schoer until Schoer retires.

Hanson was born, raised and graduated from high school in West Concord, Minn., a small town with a population of 737.

She is no stranger to the job, as she served as West Concord’s city clerk from 2002-07 and the city administrator from 2007-16.

“I am really impressed with

Holstein. It’s a very friendly town with a lot of amenities,” said Hanson.

When asked what she likes to do in her spare time, she jokingly responded, “Don’t you know city administrators are too busy to have spare time? I am looking forward to getting involved with the community. In my spare time, I’m looking forward to joining the book club at the library, trying to do some of the activities at the community center and getting involved in a church. I’m going to be

exploring my options.”

Hanson and husband, Harlan, are the parents of three children.

Their sons live in Storm Lake and Casper, Wyo., and their daughter lives in Oelwein.

“One of the reasons I jumped at this position in Holstein is we’d be closer to our kids and granddaughter. Our second grandchild is due in June,” said Hanson.

Hanson is currently living in an apartment in Holstein, and the family is in the process of purchasing a home in town.

PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page O-A/BC-IG combined committee focuses on O-A facilities The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Combined Facilities’ Study Committee met April 18. Superintendent Terry Kenealy submitted the following minutes.

Committee members present were Traci Bengford, Mary Schroeder, Whitney Frank, Roger Walter, Julie Weeda, Devlun Whiteing, Grant Patera, Kevin Dausel, David Petersen, Ann Holst, Roger Buehler, Patrick Miller, Doug Mogensen and Kenealy.

Visitors present were Stephanie Konradi and Jeff Rasmussen.

The meeting focused on a review of the priorities identi ied for the Odebolt-Arthur facilities at the March 3 meeting, and the committee members reviewed the various items listed for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove facilities, speci ically the high school, and worked to prioritize those items with each committee member being asked to rank the identi ied items by priority in their judgment, using the same process that was used to prioritize the items for the OdeboltArthur building.

Ranking summary from the meeting on April 18: (Order based on rankings) There were 13 committee members who submitted rankings: 1. Address all handicapped accessibility and program equity issues: •Lower level locker rooms and restrooms •WIT building •Vocational building and wrestling/weight room •Add ramp to the north entry to the building Rankings: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1 (Ranking average 1.23 with 13 rankings) 2. Renovate-update all classrooms in the building •Replace all window treatments with ire-rated treatments as needed •Update/replace looring in all classrooms as needed •Eliminate all asbestos-laden loor tiles in classrooms •Upgrade casework and cabinets in classrooms, of ices as needed •Finish ceiling and lighting replacement in entire building •Replace and upgrade windows as needed

•Paint the kitchen •Renovate/update the family and consumer science classroom •Update/renovate the art room •Update/renovate the industrial technology and agricultural classrooms •Replace/upgrade walls in academic wing classrooms Rankings: 3, 2, 2, 8, 2, 2, 6, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 (Ranking average 2.76 with 13 rankings) 3. Renovate/update the commons/lunch room Rankings: 6, 4, 14, 5, 4, 3, 4, 3, 4 (Ranking average 5.22 with nine rankings) 4. Add geothermal heat and cooling to the gym and commons/ lunchroom Rankings: 10, 15, 13, 8, 2, 7, 3, 5, 3, 5, 5 (Ranking average 6.9 with 11 rankings) 5. Add performance auditorium with band and vocal rooms Rankings: 2, 3, 2, 3, 3, 20, 6, 21, 7, 6, 8, 6 (Rankings average 7.25 with 12 rankings) 6. Update and improve the technology program space Rankings: 5, 7, 7, 17, 7, 5, 8, 14, 11, 3, 7 (Rankings average 8.27 with 11 rankings) 7. Update and improve the special education program space Rankings: 8, 23, 6, 8, 3, 10, 7, 6, 4, 8 (Rankings average 8.40 with 10 rankings) 8. Update the main entrance to the gym Rankings: 6, 4, 11, 12, 14, 11, 13, 13, 12, 4, 3 (Rankings average 9.36 with 11 rankings) 9. Paint the gym, replace the bleachers and redo/replace the gym loor Rankings: 6, 12, 13, 8, 15, 4, 12, 15, 12, 3 (Rankings average 10.0 with 10 rankings) 10. Upgrade/replace roofs as needed Rankings: 9, 14, 8, 5, 9, 10, 8, 19, 11, 5, 17, 13 (Rankings average 10.66 with 12 rankings) 11. Move high school of ices closer to the parking lots Rankings: 2, 5, 12, 10, 20, 18, 15, 9, 15, 6 (Rankings average 11.2 with 10 rankings) 12. Add new weight room and wrestling room Rankings: 4, 13, 5, 15, 20, 20, 5, 10, 16, 21, 9 (Rankings average 12.54 with 11 rankings)

13. Renovate/update the counseling of ice Rankings: 22, 21, 18, 5, 15, 9, 8, 7, 10 (Rankings average 12.77 with nine rankings) 14. Add modern bus barn Rankings: 7, 3, 20, 11, 8, 17, 20, 16, 17, 6, 16 (Rankings average 12.81 with 11 rankings) 15. Tuck-point exterior walls Rankings: 20, 16, 14, 20, 11, 9, 10, 22, 4, 10, 15 (Rankings average 13.72 with 11 rankings) 16. Replace all interior doors and hardware as needed Rankings: 22, 15, 10, 21, 11, 18, 13, 11, 21, 7, 9 (Rankings average 14.36 with 11 rankings) 17. Upgrade, renovate, replace the alternative school facility Rankings: 10, 19, 17, 9, 21, 22, 12, 13, 14, 12 (Rankings average 14.9 with 10 rankings) 18. Renovate, upgrade concession facilities inside the high school and outside Rankings: 11, 14, 23, 25, 16, 19, 6, 19, 9, 21, 3 (Rankings average 15.09 with 11 rankings) 19. Add conference meeting room space Rankings: 2, 23, 24, 22, 16, 13, 16, 14, 17, 10, 19, 11 (Rankings average 15.58 with 12 rankings) 20. Add an early childhood center (tie) Rankings: 20, 25, 7, 6, 20, 23, 25, 4, 16, 19 (Rankings average 16.5 with 10 rankings) 20. Replace and upgrade furniture (tie) Rankings: 24, 17, 16, 19, 10, 17, 12, 18, 23, 8, 20, 14 (Rankings average 16.5 with 12 rankings) 21. Repair/replace sidewalks as needed Rankings: 21, 18, 18, 9, 23, 12, 19, 16, 20, 14, 22, 17 (Rankings average 17.41 with 12 rankings) 22. Upgrade/renovate the softball ield facility in Battle Creek Rankings: 9, 19, 22, 21, 22, 17, 24, 18, 18 (Rankings average 18.88 with nine rankings) 23. Add safe room - tornado shelter to district facilities Rankings: 19, 21, 24, 26, 19, 24, 23, 18, 15, 13 (Rankings average 20.2 with 10 rankings) The next meeting date of the combined facilities’ study committee has not been determined. As soon as a date is identi ied, everyone will be noti ied.

HMH to host community health needs at town hall meeting

In style: Cody Fredricks, left, and Benton Phillips brought back a classic retro look complete with top hats and walking sticks for the O-A/BC-IG prom on April 23, re-creating a look most famously known in the movie “Dumb and Dumber.” The boys also cruised around town on a moped prior to the grand march. (Courier photo

by Bethany Jones)

In order to gauge the overall health needs of Ida and Sac County residents, Horn Memorial Hospital invites the public to participate in a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) town hall roundtable on Thursday, May 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Horn Memorial Hospital Conference Center in Ida Grove. A light lunch will be served.

This event is being held as a follow-up to the 2013 CHNA report and to collect up-to-date community health perceptions. Feedback from the event will also serve to ful ill both federal and state mandates.

“This town hall meeting will be an opportunity for you to share both your experiences and suggestions to improve healthcare delivery within our communities,” said Chris Nichols, Horn Memorial CEO. “We encourage your attendance, as your input is very valuable to build a healthy community.”

Vince Vandehaar, principal consultant at VVV Research and Development, Inc., from Olathe, Kan., has been hired to facilitate this meeting.

RSVP to Sarah Harm at 712-3647227 by Wednesday, May 11, if you plan to attend.

Career Day: Ida County Economic Development (ICED) in coordination with Iowa Workforce Development hosted an Ida County Career Day for high school students Friday at Boulders Inn and Conference Center in Holstein. Several area businesses were on hand to share information about local business opportunities in Ida County. Here Val Georg, right front, and Molly Woerdehoff, right back, of United Bank of Iowa talk to student about opportunities in banking. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Galva council appoints councilman Stan Nading as mayor The Galva City Council met in special session April 27 with mayor protem Creston Schubert presiding.

The council approved the resignation of T.J. Padavich as mayor and approved appointing Stan Nading as mayor.

The council tabled action on the Nading’s vacant seat until the May 9 meeting. The council published notice of its intention to ill the council vacancy by appointment at its May 9 meeting at 5 p.m.

The person appointed would ill the vacancy until the next regular election for the city, at which time the voters would vote to ill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.

The electors of the City of Galva have the right to ile a petition requesting the vacancy be illed by election. The petition must contain the signatures and addresses of at least 15 percent of those who voted for candidates for the of ice at the last regular election, but not less than 10 signatures and be iled with the city clerk no later than 14 days after the appointment is made. If such petition is iled as prescribed by Iowa law, the appointment shall be temporary until the results of the special election are canvassed and the successful candidate is duly quali ied.

The council tabled action on a zoning amendment and a building

permit for a fence at 107 Buena Vista St. until the May 9 council meeting.

The council discussed amending the building permit application to move the proposed 26-foot by 60foot building at 208 Buena Vista four feet south on the property.

The council approved the amendment to the building application.

Following discussion, it was decided to leave the camping rates at $25 per night or $120 per week.

It was decided the removal of the tree on Outlot four W1/2 SW1/4 would be between the two adjoining property owners.

In other business, the council discussed a nuisance property and the loan for water meters.

Galva-Holstein begins teacher contract negotiations The Galva-Holstein Education Association offered an initial proposal on Feb. 12 for the 2016-17 master contract. The G-HEA proposed a one-year contract with an increase to the teaching base and supplemental base of $712. This is a salary increase of 4.24 percent (2.24 percent is for insurance premium increases and natural salary advancement, 2 percent is for proposed base pay increases).

G-HEA also proposes continuing the district’s practice of providing full coverage at the $1,250 level. The insurance premium the district will contribute increases from $7,084 to $7,789, an increase of 9.96 percent.

Other language changes include adding “brother-in-law” and “sister-in-law” to the list of immediate family under the temporary leave of absence, bereavement leave.

Another proposal is an increase to the number of days for personal leave by one day. “Employees shall be allowed four days of personal leave per year. The district shall pay the cost of a substitute for the irst three days; the teacher will pay the cost of the substitute for the fourth day. Employees who have accumulated 100 sick days coming into the school year will have a fourth personal day paid.”

Employees who do not use all of their personal leave during a year may transfer one day into the new contract year. A maximum of ive days will be available in any given year. The district will pay the cost of a substitute for the irst three days of the ive days; the teacher will pay the cost of the substitute for the fourth and ifth day.

An employee will not be allowed to use the four days of personal leave on consecutive workdays.”

The counterproposal from the G-H board of directors includes a one-year contract with salary changes increasing the teaching base and supplemental base by $200. This is a salary increase of 2.80 percent (2.24 percent is for insurance premium increases and natural salary advancement; .56 percent is for proposed base pay increases). The board also proposes the district provide the cost of full coverage at the $1,250 level. The amount the district will contribute increases from $7,084 to $7,789, an increase of 9.96 percent.

Other wording proposed includes adding “brother-in-law” and “sister-in-law” to bereavement leave as a separate category, with three days per occurrence granted for the death of either. The board proposes no change to the current personal leave language.

School board representatives are Don Friedrichsen, Dave Kistenmacher, Kyle Bennett and Superintendent Jon Wiebers. Representatives for the G-HEA are Shannon Tesch, Kelly Boyle and Leona Weber.

IG council discusses airport during special session The Ida Grove City Council held a special session April 25 to discuss and approve a ive-year capital improvement program for the airport.

Prior to the meeting, the transportation committee met to review the options and approve a inal submission to be presented during the special session.

Members of the committee include Jeff Buehler, chairman; Scott Tomlinson and Paul Cates.

The council approved the iveyear capital improvement program for the airport. The plan includes, but is not limited to, repairs to the runway, new fuel pump, runway lighting updates and painting the

hangars.

Resolution 2016-6 was also approved for submission of an application for inancial assistance. The application will help the city receive funding for the airport for runway repairs.

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Following the meeting, council members, along with city clerk Edie Ball, met with Jeff Schott from the Public Affairs Institute with the University of Iowa. Schott gave the council a training on effective governance.

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The hospital employs 184 fulland part-time employees. Total payroll and bene its last year were $10,327,000.

The hospital’s total assets are up $122,928. Total assets in 2014 were $19,354,795. The total assets last year were $19,477,723.

The current assets for 2015 are $6,095,062, compared to $6,512,095 in 2014. Assets limited to use for 2015 increased from $3,271,222 in 2014 to $3,613,821.

Property and equipment in 2015 was $8,569,734, down from $9,368,032 in 2014. Construction in progress was $1,065,026 last year, compared to $79,829 in 2014. Deferred inancing costs for 2015 were $114,080, compared to $123,617 in 2014. Notes receivable went from $0 in 2014 up to $20,000 last year.

The hospital’s current liabilities are $2,226,198, a decrease from 2014’s current liabilities of $3,152,389.

The hospital’s long-term debt decreased from $5,189,816 in 2014 to $4,656,020 last year. Total liabilities are $6,882,218, down from 2014’s $8,342,205. Net assets saw an increase from $11,012,590 in 2014 to $12,595,505 last year.

During 2015, the board spent $273,969 for equipment and improvements. Improvements and items purchased were $57,005 for Horn Physician Clinic Mapleton’s radiology equipment; $56,797 for surgical equipment; $44,567 for the door access system; $16,926 for Body Box, Vmax Whole Body Plethysmograph; $14,052 for medical/surgical patient monitors (two) and $84,622 for all other equipment.

Construction in progress last year (2014 igures are in parentheses) totaled $985,197, down from 2014’s total of $1,065,026.

Construction in progress igures are $761,613 ($815,391) for the Horn Physicians Clinic in Mapleton, $17,862 ($43,913) for the hospital master facility plan and $205,722 ($205,722) for the medical surgical inpatient addition design.

In 2014, net patient service revenue was $18,389,094, up from

2014’s $17,378,203. Other operating revenue totaled $635,505, an increase from 2014’s $443,717.

The hospital’s total operating revenue was $19,024,599, up from 2014’s total operating revenue of $17,821,920. The total operating expenses were $17,801,627, an increase from 2014’s total operating expenses for $17,158,752.

The operating income in 2015 was $244,563, compared to 2014’s operating income of $663,168.

Non-operating income totaled $244,563 in 2015, compared to $210,577 in 2014.

The hospital’s excess of revenue over expenses was $1,467,535 in 2015, compared to $873,745 in 2014.

Ambulance report Ida Grove Ambulance Director Dave Larson reported the Ida Grove Ambulance is looking to continue its push forward in providing the best care to the community. “Our outlook is that, if we aren’t continuously striving to improve and move forward, we ind ourselves falling behind,� said Larson.

Larson said, “2016 found our ambulance servicing 418 patients (up 10 percent from 2014). With the additional EMT personnel that I announced at last year’s meeting, we have been given the opportunity to help out with daytime coverage to provide more lexibility with ER staff coverage. “We also have joined with Battle Creek Ambulance to help play to all of our strengths. By providing daytime coverage for transfers from the hospital, Battle Creek is able to provide daytime coverage for their community. This was sometimes very dif icult to do prior to this, when they were relying on volunteers to cover their days. This also then provides relief for the hospital and Ida Grove service in that we do not have to ask employers (or the hospital) to cover these extended periods of time away on those transfers. The results of this partnership and of our expanded EMT availability are that we have reduced the amount of hospital staff utilization for ambulance calls by almost 25 percent. In addition, with the addition of our Advanced EMTs and

their additional skills offered, we have also reduced the number of nurses needed for more advanced care transports by approximately 25 percent.�

Another success that the ambulance has recently attained was the completion of EKG training for all certi ied staff. This will allow the ambulance service to provide increased data to the ER when bringing in potential cardiac patients. In the coming months, the ambulance service is also looking to purchase a new ambulance.

Larson said, “We will continue to look into training and equipment improvements in our effort to bring the highest level of emergency care to our community.�

Auxiliary report Horn Memorial Hospital Auxiliary president Bev Jessen submitted her report, which stated all money raised or donated to the Auxiliary throughout the year goes back to the hospital 100 percent. In 2015, the Auxiliary donated $32,246 to the hospital: $7,246 for equipment and $25,000 for the inpatient room addition.

Fund-raisers include: the gift shop ($8,000), bazaar ($4,466), jewelry ($769), pop machine ($500) and card marathon ($490), for a total of $14,225.

This year, four scholarships were awarded to Horn Memorial Hospital employees. The scholarships were $500 each, for a total of $2,000.

During the annual salad luncheon on May 5, the Auxiliary will be giving out volunteer pins to 37 individuals who have donated more than 17,670 hours. Little trivia—17,670 hours of donated time equals 2,208 workdays or six years of donation.

February is the Auxiliary’s month to give back to the community. Meals on Wheels will be delivered to shut-ins.

The Auxiliary also provides food and treats when blood drives are in town. “The Auxiliary members thank the hospital staff, Ida County and the surrounding communities for their support. If we did not have people like you and communities that care, we would not be able to continue the auxiliary over the years.�

FSB donation: First State Bank (FSB) pledged its support to Horn Memorial Hospital’s $9 million inpatient building project. It recently donated $75,000 for naming rights to the southeast patient corridor.

Linda Boerner, FSB board member, stated, “First State Bank is proud to support the hospital’s efforts to provide the community with modern patient rooms. We feel strongly about continuing our financial support of our community hospital. Maintaining quality local healthcare in our community is invaluable.� From left, Marcia Fehring, Jeff Kelley, Boerner and John Currie. The project will begin in June, with the demolition of the east wing. Fund-raising efforts will continue throughout the project. If anyone is interested in contributing to this project or would like to learn more, contact Sarah Harm, public relations director, at Horn Memorial Hospital (364-7227). (Photo submitted)

Extension Council okays funding for carnival The Ida County Extension Council met on April 20 for the regular meeting. In attendance were council members Tammy Neubauer, Kyle Rohlk and Klint Cork.

Dee Ann Paulsrud and Val Georg attended via telephone. Regional Extension Education Director Terry Janssen and program and outreach coordinator Kandice Moore were also present.

Members absent were Danika Hinkeldey, Denise Van Dusen and Andrew Butcher.

The council approved the consent agenda items, including the minutes of the March 15 meeting, staff written reports and the agenda, with the addition of discussion about monetary support for a carnival for the 2016 Ida County Fair.

The treasurer’s report and vouchers were approved. The amount spent to date since July 1, 2015, is $141,477. Operating checks and electronic fund transfers in the amount of $3,357 were approved.

In open forum, Moore reviewed her staff report with the council and presented a proposal for a new desk for of ice manager Krista Lukins.

Under new business, the council reviewed the new desk proposal and new of ice con iguration. The council gave its okay to purchase a new desk unit and courtesy counter, according to the bid presented

by Perkins for $2,067.

Discussion was held regarding a request by the fair board for help

paying for a carnival for the fair.

Following discussion, the council awarded $3,000 to the fair board from the money given to Ida County 4-H by Platinum Ethanol to help in securing a carnival for the fair.

Council members complied and approved a list of names for possible nominating committee members for the 2016 Extension Council election. Staff will contact the people listed to secure two men and two women to form the nominating committee.

Staff reviews will be scheduled and held before June 1.

The next meeting is set for June 15 at 7 p.m.

Tammy Neubauer, Secretary

Retiring members: Two retiring Horn Memorial Board members were recognized for their nine years of service to the HMH Board of Trustees during the annual hospital board meeting April 25. From left, HMH board chair Randy Carpenter, retiring members Deb Einspahr of Odebolt and Wendy Lorenzen of Ida Grove and HMH CEO Chris Nichols. (Photo submitted)

Cellerate™ technology demonstrates significant production increase in trial The combination of Cellerate™ process technology and EnogenŽ corn helped Quad County Corn Processors (QCCP) in Galva increase ethanol production by 20 percent in a recently completed 18-day trial one. To date, QCCP has produced more than three million gallons of cellulosic ethanol via the Cellerate process.

According to QCCP CEO Delayne Johnson, this dramatic increase was achieved by realizing an additional 6 percent yield per bushel from converting corn kernel iber into ethanol, plus a 14 percent throughout increase by combining Cellerate with Enogen. Developed at QCCP, Cellerate is a collaboration between Syngenta and Cellulosic Ethanol Technologies (CET), LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of QCCP. In 2014, Syngenta announced an agreement with CET to be the exclusive marketer of the Cellerate process technology to ethanol plants in North America. “Without changes to the conventional starch ethanol process, Cellerate offers advantages to

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Hike tour: James Lipton, Jr. in 1984 giving a history hike tour to 4th grade students attending old fashioned country school days. They are on top of a hill near the Stagecoach Inn in Moorehead Park, Ida Grove, IA, observing the Pioneer gravestones in a small cemetery that still exists today.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Art Week forms are now available. This program will be held the last week of June. There are two different age groups and there is a limit of 15 per group. For information on the fee, call the rec center.

Have you ever wanted to run a marathon? Now is the time to start training. Sign up to train with a group from the rec center for the Moorehead Park Trail Marathon, which will be held Aug. 20.

All fitness classes are offered with a paid membership.

Yoga is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor.

Step aerobics are Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. by certified in-

structor Tabitha Bockelman.

Water aerobics are Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor.

Morning Mix is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Lower Body Tone is held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Upper Body Tone is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. Jen Conover is the instructor.

Zumba/Pound/Tabata is held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. No class on Monday, May 9.

Christi Ladwig is the instructor.

Spinning class will be done for the season after May 6.

Adult co-ed volleyball is on Sundays at 6:30 p.m.

The outdoor pool will be opening June 2, weather permitting.

Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m.

Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.– 6 p.m. Saturday, 1–8 p.m. Sunday.

Lifeguard hours: 6:30–8:45 p.m.

Monday-Friday, 2–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment.

Visit our website: www.idagroverec.org.

Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts.

Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@ longlines.com.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Bids for the third construction phase of the Crawford Creek Watershed project were opened and Godbersen-Smith Construction Company was the low bidder. The Ida Grove firm submitted a bid of $408,134 for the five structures listed in the specifications. Four of the sites are funded entirely by the Soil Conservation Service of the USDA. The fifth structure is the dam, which will create a 63-acre recreational lake.

The Ida Grove golf team defended its Maple Valley Conference title by winning the conference meet hosted by Woodbury Central. The team finished with 341 strokes, eight ahead of Woodbury Central.

Team members and their scores are Pat Hood, 90; Kelly Bradshaw, 90; Carl Shaw, 85; Grant Goodenow, 85; Kirk Barrett, 81 (meet medalist); and Gary Goodenow, 91.

Thirty years ago Heavy rains over the weekend brought fieldwork to a stand still.

However, before the rain started,

farmers made good progress in getting their fields ready for planting. County Extension Director Russ Olson estimated that between 50 and 70 percent of the tillage work has been completed in the county.

Horn Memorial Hospital has become the first hospital in the area to offer a fetal monitoring service through St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Sioux City. Test results on unborn babies during labor are sent over the telephone to St. Luke’s where the information is studied and second opinions are offered to the attending physician.

Twenty years ago The Einar and Lucia Nielson farm in Garfield Township south of Battle Creek features nine buffalo, which roam a nearby pasture overlooking the farm. The Nielsens purchased the animals from a large buffalo ranch in Nebraska. The buffalo are fed range cubes and shelled corn twice a day.

Lorne Miller, 34, of Ida Grove has been named the new Ida County Natural Resource Conservation

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Service’s (former Soil Conservation Service) district conservationist. Miller will assume the responsibilities of the Ida Grove field office on June 10. Miller has been working as a district conservationist at the Onawa NRCS field office in Monona County since 1989.

Ten years ago The Ida County Community Betterment Foundation (ICCBF) has awarded its first grants, totaling $43,985, to 17 nonprofit organizations in support of projects and programs throughout Ida County.

The ICCBF was formed in 2005 through affiliation with the Siouxland Community Foundation and is governed by a local 10-member advisory board.

A.J. Schable of Ida Grove has signed free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Schable, a 2002 graduate of Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School, earned All-American honors playing defensive end for the University of South Dakota last fall. He is the son of Carl and Ellen Schable.

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by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director May arm/character challenge: Our arm/character challenge began May 1. Each day of the month you will receive a different arm workout to complete. Weekly prizes will be given and an overall prize for anyone who completes the entire challenge. For fee information contact the rec center.

Mommy’s book club: Join us every Thursday from 9–11 a.m. to refresh your body and your mind.

We will work out starting at 9 a.m. followed with book club discussion immediately after.

Massage therapy: Licensed therapist Danielle Nelson is offering massages at Lohff-Schumann.

To set up an appointment contact her directly at 810-623-8029.

Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play eu-

chre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee.

Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment.

Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The $90 fee includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos.

Personal training: Personal training is always available at

your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials.

Fitness schedule March 28 – May 6 Monday–5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Yoga (Barb); 9 – 9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Retired but not Tired (Libby) Tuesday–5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Morning Mix (Mel); 5:45 – 6:30 a.m.

Spinning (Barb); 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

Zumba (Araceli) Wednesday–5:45 – 6:30 a.m.

Weights (Mel); 12 – 12:45 p.m.

Circuits (Rayven) Thursday–5:45 – 6:30 a.m. HIIT (Rayven); 5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Spinning (Barb); 9 – 9:45 Mommy and Me (Rayven); 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

Retired but Not Tired (Rayven); 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Friday–5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Step Aerobics (Libby)

BC-IG board appoints Hinkeldey District 3 director The Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Board met in special session April 25 to appoint a board member and approve the tentative agreement regarding the master contract.

Danika Hinkeldey of Ida Grove

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Contracts were approved for Brookelyn Savoy and Danielle Babcock, as elementary teachers for fiscal year 2016-17.

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Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (712) 282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Step aerobics/yoga: AFAA Certified Trainer Barb Gebers is teaching a step aerobics/yoga class through May 16.

Spring cleaning with essential oils: Molly Stoos and Annie Pierce from Homer, Neb., will be at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. to teach the public how to clean with essential oils.

Jennie’s Creations craft night: Our next Jennie’s Creations craft night in Galva is Monday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. We will be doing a summer time block craft for ages 12 and older. All supplies are provided, and you can bring a drink of your choice to enjoy. Prepay cost and registrations are required by May 16 to 282-4426.

Easy grillin’ meals workshop: Lauri Hummelgard’s next Tastefully Simple freezer meal workshop is Thursday, May 26, at 6 p.m. at The Meeting Place in Galva.

Adult, child, infant CPR, AED, first

aid training: Jean Grove, owner of Tri-State Plus CPR (Sioux City) will teach a one-night Red Cross certification course at The Meeting Place on Thursday, June 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. This life saving course is ideal for day care providers, parents, grandparents, babysitters and other adults interested in learning how to save a life.

Pre-registration and payment are required to secure a spot in this class. Call Anne Johnson at (712) 282-4426 if you want to sign up

by May 20. Maximum class size is 24.

Babysitter training: Our next Red Cross babysitter training is Friday, June 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If your child is 11-15 years old and wants to become a babysitter, this Red Cross class will give them the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to care for infants, toddlers and school-aged children.

Payment is due by May 27 to reserve a spot since food will be ordered. Sign up today by calling 282-4426.

Pound Fitness: Certified Pound

instructor Christi Ladwig is going to teach a morning group fitness class at Sole 2 Soul this summer. Pound is a full-body cardio jam session that combines light resistance with constant simulated drumming. Our next session starts on Tuesday, June 7, at 9 a.m. and runs through July 26.

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Home plate painting class: Cassandra Vogt will be at The Meeting Place on Thursday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. to teach a painting class for ages 10 and up. Participants will paint home plate for baseball or softball. Call 282-4426 to sign up before June 9.

Save the date: Our next Creative Spirits painting party will be Thursday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. We will be painting football jerseys of favorite high school, college or NFL team, so watch this column for registration details.

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by Fritz Groszkruger Leader of the Free World Marco Rubio told Donald Trump he has small hands. Trump replied.

Oh, man. These are people vying for “leader of the free world.� I use that term loosely, because the Heritage Foundation has rated the United States at number 11 in its economic freedom index. Ronald Reagan’s “shining city on the hill� is behind door number 11.

Really, isn’t it time we got off our high horse and admitted the United States as a bastion of freedom is a joke? We’ve got state representatives who praise our servicemen for defending our freedom one day while sentencing sick people to needless suffering the next, by restricting their access to medical marijuana. The National Institutes of Health admitted last August that cannabis is effective in stopping cancer cell growth and relieving symptoms of both the disease and the treatment.

The politicians will try to steer the conversation toward statistics and details, such as effectiveness.

But, this isn’t about marijuana; it’s about freedom. In a free country, individuals decide for themselves after reviewing the evidence and its impact on their particular situation.

The reason I bring all this up is to explain my position concerning the dumbfounded looks I get when I say there is nobody worth voting for. In the example of medical marijuana, we need to ask, “Who benefits?� The pharmaceutical industry would hate to have to com-

pete with a gardener.

The prison and law enforcement industries also stand to lose if people were, all of a sudden, required to be responsible for themselves, instead of being ruled over by politicians who claim to be respectful, while showing through their actions they are not.

How many of you can say you get 50 miles per gallon in a car that can pass with ease on any rolling, two-lane blacktop? If you read my blog, you know I found one of those diesel Volkswagens that terrify the oil industry and Detroit clunker factories. Control of our politicians by special interests is costing us huge amounts of cash.

I was asked, Who I am supporting for president? I went to Google.

There, I found Dale Christensen, along with 37 other Republicans.

Who would have guessed it? We never had a chance to hear what he felt about the size of his rival’s hands, but I suspect he had other things on his mind anyway.

Instead of Dale, we have useful tools of the crony capitalist society we have asked for, through our desire to have government guarantees for everything, instead of accepting responsibility for our own lives. This situation is not without real life consequences. At MIT, a new, incandescent light bulb has been developed that is more efficient than LEDs. Do you suppose the EPA will sue MIT in order to prop up the LED industry? Will I get pulled over with a demand that I use twice as much fuel to get around because I live less than

1,800 miles from Los Angeles?

What innovations have been stifled or never attempted because of top-down management of the economy? The luxurious lives we live today are not a result of government bureaucrats acting like our mothers.

So, yeah. Who would I vote for? •Try breathing the air or swimming in a river in a country Bernie Sanders wants us to emulate. •I know Hillary Clinton has not been convicted, but vote for her for president? There are about 125 million women in the United States. If we desire a woman for president, pick one. Any one....else. •The evangelicals prefer Ted Cruz because he is pro-life. It must be hard to see through the smoke from the carpet bombing. Buy your own bombs, Ted. •Marco Rubio’s foreign policy adviser, Max Boot, says he would rather vote for Josef Stalin than Donald Trump. Maybe Marco could be Bernie’s running mate. If Franklin Roosevelt were alive, he would be pleased at how things are finally coming together. •Then, there’s the walking contradiction, Donald Trump.

If he were anti-establishment, smart and funny, he could fill George Carlin’s shoes. Maybe Rubio knows if they would fit.

Any comments on this column are always welcome through a letter to this paper, by email to 4selfgovernment@gmail.com or by visiting my blog, which is updated as material becomes pertinent: www.alternativebyfritz.com.

Relay For Life of Ida County prepares for 2016 event The American Cancer Society Relay For LifeÂŽ of Ida County officially got underway on April 25 as event volunteers and participants gathered for a kickoff to launch their fund-raising efforts for the year.

The American Cancer Society’s Annual Relay for Life celebration is scheduled for July 9 at the O-A/ BC-IG High School track.

The American Cancer Society is recruiting teams from local families, businesses, schools, places of worship and the community as a whole to participate in the annual Relay For Life of Ida County. Relay For Life teams are committed to help save more lives from cancer by raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Teams and individuals can learn more and sign up for the Relay For Life event by visiting www.relayforlife.org .

The Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community, with four million participants in 6,000 events

worldwide in 2015. Relay For Life events unite communities to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and take action to finish the fight to eliminate cancer as a significant health threat.

Everyone is welcome at the Ida County Relay For Life where teams and individuals will gather for a community meal and family fun.

Teams raise funds in the months leading up to the event, then celebrate cancer survivors with a ceremony and victory walk. At dusk, a moving and inspiring luminaria ceremony is held to honor people fighting cancer and remember those lost to cancer. The high

school track is illuminated by hundreds of softly glowing luminaria, each representing a message of remembrance, a prayer of thanks or words of hope. “Relay For Life is a chance to make a great impact in the fight to end cancer,� said Ryan Goodman, Relay For Life event lead. “Many participants have had loved ones face cancer themselves. Each new team brings us one step closer to saving more lives.�

For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/idacountyia or contact Ann Hoeppner, the Ida County Relay For Life community manager at ann.hoeppner@cancer.org or 712-239-7290.

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State Theatre donation: Yockey Insurance and Amy’s Signs and Designs presented Holstein’s State Theatre with donations of more than $1,000 each. The Yockey family knows how important the theatre is to Holstein and was eager to help the campaign. From left—Judy Yockey, Chris Yockey of Yockey Insurance, Kathy Vollmar, co-chair of Holstein’s Save the State Theatre committee and Amy Yockey of Amy’s Signs and Designs. (Photo submitted)

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Tales of dads and backyard ball and other manly influences who made all the difference were commonplace stories.

It mystified me then as to why, after making a stellar play, a battered, toothless gridiron giant would look straight into the camera and say, ‘Hi Mom.’ Where did all those stories of manly influence go when it came time to offer parental recognition? It took me a few years of reflection after my own mother’s passing to truly understand this phenomenon.

Our mom was a Cub Scout den mother, preparing crafts and snacks and other activities for my brother’s troop. Even before I was old enough to attend preschool,

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My brother Jeff sensed an empty threat and muttered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see you try.â&#x20AC;?

Our mother was anything but tentative in her decision-making; she immediately hoisted her portly self over the front seat, wielding a shoe that had been on one of her swollen feet. She aimed her lust for control at the originator of the rebellion and then at the remaining heathens who guffawed at the sight of her tumble. Like the Grinchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart, our respect for our motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and nimbleness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; grew 10 times that day.

My mom also baked cakes to supplement our familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income.

I cannot remember her as happy to make cakes as she was when she did so for my brothers or me.

We had her love in cakes for birthdays, graduation and confirmations. Hers was a talent I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fully appreciate until I tried to bake cakes for my own children.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure if Mom ever saw my lack of appreciation as an offense but, if she did, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure she forgave meâ&#x20AC;Ś not only for my indifference, but for the time when I let our dog out and he stuck his foot in a cake she was about to deliver. Having no time for tears, she always made one more sheet cake than necessary, always planning for the unfortunate eventuality that was a part of our chaos.

NFL Football has changed over the years. In addition to Sunday and Monday games, there are competitions on Thursdays and Saturdays. There are more regular season games. I also donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see many players honor their mom like they did during my 1970s wonder years; maybe they are calling their moms after the game.

Mom is telling them how proud she is of their effort and not to celebrate on the field so much. My brothers and I would have called after the big game, taking Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s praise and criticism; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kind of lesson a young man learns from a mom who believes heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth a front seat climb.

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I remember vying for my momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention when she prepared for those Cub Scout meetings. Mom told the story of me looking out the window as her boys from Pack 34 walked to our front door. As I saw them approach, I sighed heavily, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Here come those damn Scrub Scrouts.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; It was a remark she chastened but easily forgave.

We four boys spent a better part of our lives in the back seat of a Ford Country Squire station wagon. We took trips ranging from Sunday dinner in Marshalltown to week-long excursions to see relatives in Oceanside, Calif.

Back before cellphones made kids drool into compliancy, our mom provided Interstate Sign Bingo, Archie comics and other distractions like map reading; sometimes, however, the best laid plans just werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to keep her four boys, ages eight to 14, from becoming restless. Our mother, who had little time for a backseat ruckus, blurted â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Do you want me to come back there?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Willow Dale to celebrate National Nursing Home Week

Engaged: Michael and Stacey VanDerSloot of Storm Lake announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan VanDerSloot, to Cole Boger, son of Jeff and Dee Boger of Battle Creek. Morgan will be graduating from Northwestern College in May, with a job lined up to be a high school math teacher at Whiting High School. Cole graduated from Morningside College and is employed with Valley Bank and Trust of Mapleton and Danbury. They will be getting married in Orange City on July 8.

Willow Dale Wellness Village of Battle Creek will celebrate National Nursing Home Week, May 8 through May 14, with additional daily activities planned throughout the week.

The National Nursing Home Week (NNHW) theme this year is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Small World with a Big Heart.â&#x20AC;? NNHW spotlights nursing home residents and staff and encourages everyone to engage in activities designed to foster intergenerational contact, strengthen family relationships and encourage volunteerism by individuals and local organizations.

Mary Ellen Carr, Willow Dale administrator, states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a special time. We want everyone to celebrate with residents and staff, enjoying the activities and the feelings invoked by the theme.

Our residents look forward to this week every year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it will be busy and full of fun.â&#x20AC;?

Willow Dale Activities Director Cindy Albers has scheduled the following activities to celebrate this special week with residents, tenants and staff members: Sunday brings Christa Else and her piano students in for a recital at 2 p.m.

Monday starts with Kickoff Coffee at 9 a.m., Music around the World

with Dixie at 10 a.m. and an AllAmerican Cookout with invited grandkids at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday has Father Rich Ball of Sacred Heart in Ida Grove talking about his trip to Africa at 10 a.m., a pre-school safari with KidZone Daycare and A Trip to Kenya with Kris Ernzen at 3 p.m. Wednesday will be a Tropical Paradise in the park that includes food and games with staff and bingo in the evening with the Presbyterian DOGS youth group.

Activities on Thursday include â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where in the World Activity,â&#x20AC;? with staff and residents. At 3 p.m., the Rev. Kevin Freese of Battle Creek will share about his trip to Israel, and the winners of the poster contest held at Danbury Catholic will be announced. Refreshments will be served. Friday rounds out the week with â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Buddy and Me,â&#x20AC;? childhood photos of residents and staff in the morning and travel bingo in the afternoon.

Family, friends and community members are encouraged to attend any speaker they are interested in and share in the fun.

Willow Dale Wellness Village welcomes visitors and will provide professional consultation and tours upon request.

Scott honored: Jim Scott was recognized by the American Legion for 60 years of continuous membership. Odebolt Legionnaire Carol Youngren presented the certificate to Scott at the Odebolt American Legion Roose Post 313 meeting April 11. (Photo submitted)

College News Life with a mental illness May is Mental Health Month. It was started 67 years ago by the national organization, Mental Health America (MHA), to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of good mental health for everyone.

Mental illnesses are common and treatable, and help is available. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for people to talk about how it feels to live with a mental illness. Sharing is the key to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental illnesses and to showing others that they are not alone in their feelings and their symptoms.

People experience the symptoms of mental illnesses differently. We know that two people with the same diagnosis can experience the same symptom and describe it in very different ways. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take fear, for example: Jamie describes fear as being scared to the point of feeling paralyzed, while John describes fear as an overwhelming urge to run away.

Addressing mental illnesses means more than burying feelings and refusing to talk about them and waiting for symptoms to clear up on their own. It means

more than wishing that mental health problems werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t real and hoping that they will never get worse. It means more than thinking that someone on the edge of a crisis will always pull himself or herself back without our help, and praying that someone else will intervene before a crisis occurs. It means talking about what mental illnesses feel like and then acting on that information.

It means giving voice to feelings and fears and to hopes and dreams.

It means empowering people as agents of their own recovery. And, it means changing the paths of our own lives for the better and helping those we love change theirs.

So, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk about what life with a mental illness feels like, and voice what we are feeling so others can know they are not alone.

A series of fact sheets are available on the MHA website (www. mentalhealthamerica.net/may).

These fact sheets can help you realize the critical importance of addressing mental health early, recognize the risk factors and signs of mental illness, understand what mental illness is and isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t and how and where to get help when needed.

Braden Gebel of Ida Grove received the Gahlon Family Study Abroad Scholarship during the annual Omicron Delta Kappa honors convocation at Morningside College in Sioux City.

Abigail Leuschen of Holstein was among more than 1,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students honored during individual college celebrations and the All-University Honors Convocation April 24 at the Lied Center for Performing

Arts. Leuschen, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recognized as a High Scholar. High Scholars are students who are in the top 10 percent of their class.

The Department of Natural Science at Concordia University, Neb., recognized outstanding work and contributions to the science department at its 15th annual awards banquet April 20. Sophomore Christine Bennett of Ida Grove received an award.

Iowa to celebrate its first Source Water Protection Week Governor Terry Branstad has declared May 1 to 7 as Source Water Protection Week in Iowa.

Iowa communities are creating source water protection plans, which helps guard the water source â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether an aquifer, lake or river â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from which they draw their drinking water. That includes 15 pilot projects across the state, working to protect drinking water.

Communities work with the Department of Natural Resources and other partners in the Iowa Source Water Ag Collaborative, which can provide Iowans information and resources to protect their drinking water sources.

In Griswold, a local effort resulted in a source water protection

plan that led to installing cover crops in 75 percent of the area surrounding the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well. The cover crops will help decrease the risk of nitrate entering Griswoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking water source, and can provide wildlife habitat, reduce erosion and improve soil quality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Source Water Ag Collaborative initiated the creation of Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s irst Source Water Protection Week. This will provide an opportunity to celebrate and provide awareness of ongoing SWP partnerships in Iowa,â&#x20AC;? said Rebecca Ohrtman, SWP Program coordinator.

For more information on source water protection in Iowa, visit www.iowasourcewater.org.

Engaged: Fred and Lori Anderson II of Ida Grove and Patrick and Amanda Pfaltzgraff of Littleton, Colo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Ladwig, to Chad Schaeding, son of Len and Colleen Schaeding of Hemlock, Mich. The couple is planning a Saturday, May 28, wedding at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove, with a reception to follow at Ida Grove Skate Palace.

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Odebolt web page under new management Jeff Raasch, formerly of Odebolt, has taken over as the webmaster for the City of Odebolt website.

The brand new site launched last week at www.Odebolt.net.

Raasch, 34, of Marion was born and raised in Odebolt and earned a B.A. in journalism and mass communication from Iowa State University. Raasch is also the owner of Big Play Digital (www.bigplaynow. com), offering marketing services to local businesses.

Barb Horak, the Odebolt.net webmaster for the past 14 years, had decided to retire. She contacted Raasch after noticing the site he built for the Iowa Rural Schools Museum.

“Odebolt holds a special place in my heart,” Raasch said. “I want to see the community thrive, so I was very interested.”

The former Odebolt.net site was built using software that is no longer supported, so Raasch suggested a new, customized website to the city council. They agreed in January 2016.

Raasch said the cloud-based website builder he used offers many features that will support his effort to show all that Odebolt has to offer. The new website is fully optimized to be viewed on a mobile phone or tablet, and can be updated in seconds from anywhere with an internet connection.

Community members are encouraged to submit information, photos and suggestions to odebolt. net@gmail.com.

“Barb provided a tremendous community service by managing the website for the past 14 years,” Raasch said. “My goal is to continue what she has built and help showcase Odebolt.”

Raasch and wife, Cassie, are the parents of two sons, Mills (four) and Bode (nine months). Raasch is the son of Carol and the late Curt Raasch of Odebolt.

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Christian Brothers to present free concert in Odebolt May 15 The Christian Brothers will present a free concert Pentecost Sunday, May 15, at 6 p.m. at the Odebolt United Methodist Church. A love offering will be taken.

Brian Christian and Jimmy Smith have been singing for more than 20 years in various Southern Gospel quartets.

In 2011, after all the years of travel and thousands of hours spent singing, they decided to step away. However, the Lord was not finished with them.

In July 2012, the Christian Brothers made their debut as a new group.

Christian and Smith are still calling on their Southern Gospel background to influence their new ministry. They are a combination of Southern Gospel and Country Gospel. Their powerful voices blend together so well that they have been told they often sound like one voice singing two parts.

Although not brothers by birth, they are brothers in Christ, and that is how The Christian Brothers want to be known.

Counter attack: One of the methods discussed during the ALICE training was to counter the attacker.

Here, instructor Scott Smith (middle) demonstrates how individuals can properly take down someone who is set to harm others in a violent workplace scenario. Covering limbs and capturing the attacker off guard will help save lives in that type of situation. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

ALICE training presented to city employees, council members for safety against shooters The City of Ida Grove hosted Scott Smith, loss control representative at Iowa Municipalities Workers’ Compenstation Association (IMWCA) April 19. He spoke on the dangers of an active shooter situation. ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training prepares individuals to handle the threat of an active shooter in any given situation or workplace.

City employees, council members and board members from city entities took part in the training, which included walkthrough scenarios at the library, the rec center, the wastewater treatment plant and city hall. they studied the best evacuation routes

to use during an active shooter situation.

During the training, participants watched videos, discussed different methods on how to stop or confront an attacker and practiced different techniques on how to bring an attacker down.

According to the ALICE website, 76 percent of active shooter situations happen at a business location, and many of those employees have the “it won’t happen here” mentality. The ALICE program not only helps prepare employees for that type of situation, but it also teaches ways to be proactive. It helps individuals to participate in their own survival

while also leading others to safety.

To ind out more or to request information to have the ALICE Training Institute provide training for your school or business, visit the website at www.alicetraining. com.

Einspahr remains hospitalized Karen Hemer of Odebolt reports her brother, Dean Einspahr, remains hospitalized in Ecuador after being critically injured in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake April 17.

The family is working to get him home.

New Great Iowa Treasure Hunt for unclaimed property to be released State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is gearing up for another successful spring publication to reunite people with their unclaimed property.

Treasurer Fitzgerald is looking for more than two million people who are owed more than $307 million.

“The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt’s spring publication is scheduled to begin soon and includes thousands of new names that have been received in the last year,” Fitzgerald said. “Individuals do not have to wait for publication to see if they have unclaimed property. You can start your search today by visiting our website, GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov. I encourage everyone to take a few minutes and search for their name.”

The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt program has returned more than $209 million in unclaimed prop-

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Unclaimed property refers to money and other assets held by inancial institutions or companies that have lost contact with the property’s owner for a speci ic period of time. State law requires these institutions and companies to annually report unclaimed property to the state treasurer’s of ice. The assets are then held until the owner or heir of the property is found. Common forms of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, life insurance policies, utility security deposits and safe deposit box contents.

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The Buena Vista University (BVU) concert band, under the direction of Jerry Bertrand, assistant professor of music, will present its annual spring concert on Sunday, May 8, at 3 p.m. in Schaller Memorial Chapel on the BVU campus.

The concert is free and open to the public to attend.

The concert band’s portion of the program will include: “Prelude and Fugue in B- lat Major” by Johann Sebastian Bach; “Appalachian Overture” by James Barnes and “Bravura” by C. E. Duble. Additionally, the concert band will perform “Grant Them Eternal Rest” by Andrew Boysen Jr., a piece dedicated to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

The featured guest artist with the BVU Concert Band will be Master Sgt. Kenneth Dre ke on alto saxophone and clarinet. He will perform “I of the Storm for Saxophone” by Stephen Melillo and “Benny Goodman: Memories of You,” arranged by Bryan Kidd, for clarinet.

Dre ke grew up on the family farm near Marcus and graduated from Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn, where he was a student of Bertrand. During high school, he studied clarinet with Dr. Ed Lanning at Buena Vista University and was selected all four years to the AllState Music Festival.

Dre ke received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Iowa State University. He joined the Air Force in August 1997, and his irst assignment was to the Heartland of America Band at Offutt Air Force Base.

He has served as music director for The Noteables’ jazz ensemble; taught clarinet/saxophone and directed the jazz band at Creighton University.

In November 2003, he transferred to the Allied Joint Force Band (NATO) in Naples, Italy, and performed throughout Europe and the Balkans. Dre ke was Noncommissioned Of icer-In-Charge (NCOIC) for the Alliance jazz ensemble and the saxophone quartet.

He joined the USAF Band of the West at Joint Base San AntonioLackland in August 2007 and performs on multiple woodwinds in the Sax Quartet, Concert/Ceremonial Bands and Dimensions in Blue jazz ensemble.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Ida County Courier

SPORTS O-A/BC-IG girls meet—

Falcons earn title, Raptors third

Top three: O-A/BC-IG sprinters, from left, Sydney Durbin, Jordyn Fredericks and Sarah Cotton were the top three runners in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes at the Falcon Invitational girls track meet in Ida Grove April 26. The 100 finish was Fredericks, Durbin and Cotton. The 200 order was Durbin, Fredericks and Cotton. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

O-A/BC-IG claimed the championship and Ridge View was third in the seven team O-A/BC-IG Girls Track Invitational April 26.

O-A/BC-IG charted 170 points to lay claim to the team title. Woodbine was second with 106 points.

Ridge View recorded 91.5 points for third place.

O-A/BC-IG O-A/BC-IG’s placings in the top six were: First—Madison Schiernbeck, 3,000, 11:55 and 800, 2:33; shuttle hurdle (Olivia Devitt, Brittany Hamann, Ashley Lindner, Summit Nielsen) 1:12; Jordyn Fredericks, 100, :13.31; Sydney Durbin, 200, :27.29; Calli Wareham, 400 hurdles, 1:16.

Second—Calli Wareham, long jump, 14-5 ¾ and 400, 1:05; Alyssa Mason, 3,000, 12:53; Sydney Durbin, 100, :13.34; Summit Nielsen, 100 hurdles, :17.41; Jordyn Fredericks, 200, :27.92; 4x100 (Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Cotton, Jordyn Hedberg, Anna VanDusen) :55.17.

Third—Ashley Lindner, long

jump, 14-2 ¾; Kirsten Dausel, high jump, 4-10; Sarah Cotton, 100, :13.56; Jordyn Fredericks, 400, 1:07; Olivia Devitt, 100 hurdles, :17.67; Sarah Cotton, 200, :28.02; sprint medley (Meg Nakazawa, Olivia Devitt, Jordyn Hedberg, Sarah Cotton) 2:10; 4x400 (Sydney Buehler, Anna VanDusen, Brooklyn Hoffman, Skylar Reis) 4:48.

Fourth—Beth Rehse, discus, 91-7; shuttle hurdle B (Meg Nakazawa, Kirsten Dausel, Jordyn Hedberg, Kim Renze) 1:22; distance medley (Anna VanDusen, Hannah Veit, Skylar Reis, Brooklyn Hoffman) 5:22; 4x200 (Meg Nakazawa, Anna VanDusen, Hannah Veit, Jordyn Hedberg) 2:00; Alyssa Mason, 800, 2:48.

Fifth—Brittany Hamann, 100 hurdles, :18.05.

Sixth—Jatelyn Jessen, shot put, 30-6; Brooklyn Hoffman, 400 hurdles, 1:19.

Ridge View Ridge View’s placings in the top six were: First—Megan Wiese, shot

put, 37-6; 4x200 (Beth Pickhinke, Paige Todd, Dakota Sippel, Kinzey Dutler) 1:57; 4x100 (Beth Pickhinke, Paige Todd, Emerson Else, Kinzey Dutler) :54.95.

Second—Megan Wiese, discus, 110-9; Kennedy Mason, 400 hurdles, 1:17.

Third—4x800 (Kennedy Mason, Renae Wiese, Erin Johnson, Rachel Kenny) 11:58; distance medley (Esmeralda Najera, Lexi Phillips, Madeline Else, Abbi Hansen) 5:15.

Fourth—Kaylynn Luscombe, shot put, 32-0; Jill Galvin, 3,000, 14:43; Kennedy Mason, 100 hurdles, :17.87; Madeline Else, 400 hurdles, 1:17; sprint medley (Lexi Phillips, Esmeralda Najera, Kara Richard, Dakota Sippel) 2:11; 4x400 (Jill Galvin, Erin Johnson, Rachel Kenny, Kylie Smith) 5:15.

Fifth—Dakota Sippel, long jump, 13-6; Kylie Smith, 3,000, 14:55; Abbi Hansen, 1,500, 6:25.

Sixth—Kaylynn Luscombe, discus, 83-7; Renae Wiese, 1,500, 6:40.

Raptor boys second at home meet, girls fifth Ridge View placed second in the boys’ division at the Raptor Relays April 25 in Holstein. The Raptors were fifth in the girls’ team standings.

Boys Sergeant Bluff-Luton tallied 181 team points to grab first place in the boys’ meet. Ridge View scored 135 points and finished second.

Ridge View’s junior varsity squad scored 18 points to place seventh out of nine teams.

Coach Dale Tokheim noted his athletes continue to show improvement as seven new personal best times or distances were recorded, including a new school record. In addition, a season best time (1:02.08) in the shuttle hurdle was also recorded.

Collecting personal best marks were Kyle Schiernbeck in the shot (47-0) and discus (126); Joe Kenny in the shot (47-4 ½); Cole Degen, high jump (5-11—new school record) and 110 high hurdles (:16.25); Andres Carbajal, 400 hurdles (:57.39) and Andrew Snyder, 1,600 (5:39).

Ridge View’s placings in the top six were: First—Andres Carbajal, 400 hurdles, :57.39; shuttle hurdle (Ryan Cougill, Andres Carbajal, Felipe Carbajal, Cole Degen) 1:02.

Second—Jon Pickhinke, 3,200, 11:18; 4x100 (Andrew Conover, Ryan Cougill, Peyton Boyle, Josue Solares) :46.48; 4x200 (Andrew Conover, Ryan Cougill, Jacob

Tokheim, Jackson Graff) 1:38; 4x400 (Caden Wandrey, Jackson Graff, Jacob Tokheim, Andres Carbajal) 3:39; medley (Peyton Boyle, Ryan McGuire, Ian Reed, Garret Lamp) 4:00; Cole Degen, high jump, 5-11; Ryan McGuire, long jump, 18-3; Joe Kenny, shot put, 47-4 ½.

Third—Jon Pickhinke, 1,600, 5:24; Cole Degen, 110 hurdles, :16.25; 4x800 (Jackson Graff, Grant Anderson, Logan Cuthrell, Jake Kliegl) 9:29; Kyle Schiernbeck, shot put, 47-0 and discus, 126-0.

Fourth—Andrew Conover, 100, :12.03; Jacob Tokheim, 200, :24.55; Grant Anderson, 1,600, 5:27; shuttle hurdle JV (Evan Leuschen, Ryan McGuire, Austin Degen, Tyler Wingert) 1:08; Austin Degen, long jump, 16-1.

Fifth—Peyton Boyle, 100, :12.11; Zach Kenny, 3,200, 12:28; Felipe Carbajal, 400 hurdles, 1:04; 4x200 JV (Kevin McGuire, Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Ryan McGuire) 1:43; 4x400 JV (Grant Anderson, Ian Reed, Garret Lamp, Felipe Carbajal) 3:57; medley JV (Jacob Mitchell, Kevin McGuire, Jake Kliegl, Austin Degen) 4:24; Evan Leuschen, high jump, 5-6.

Sixth—Josue Solares, 100, :12.18; Ryan Cougill, 200, :24.72; Tyler Wingert, 800, 2:17; Andrew Snyder, 1,600, 5:39; 4x100 JV (Kevin McGuire, Logan Cuthrell, Jacob Mitchell, Evan Leuschen) :49.85.

Girls Alta-Aurelia was the team champion on a competitive girls’ side of the Raptor Relays with 117 points.

Twenty-five team points separated the top five teams. Ridge View was fifth with 92 points. Seven teams were entered.

Ridge View’s placings in the top six were: First—Distance medley (Paige Todd, Emerson Else, Abbi Hansen, Kinzey Dutler) 4:44.

Second—Kinzey Dutler, 800, 2:41; Rachel Kenny, 3,000, 12:59; 4x400 (Paige Todd, Emerson Else, Abbi Hansen, Kinzey Dutler) 4:27; 4x800 (Jill Galvin, Renae Wiese, Madeline Else, Kylie Smith) 11:45; Megan Wiese, discus, 109-11.

Third—Erin Johnson, 3,000, 13:24.

Fourth—Paige Todd, 200, :28.99; Abbi Hansen, 800, 2:57; Rachel Kenny, 1,500, 6:01; Megan Wiese, shot put, 32-6; Kaylynn Luscombe, discus, 101-10.

Fifth—Emerson Else, 200, :29.33; Beth Pickhinke, 400, 1:10; Madeline Else, 100 hurdles, :19.03; 4x100 (Beth Pickhinke, Lexi Phillips, Kara Richard, Esmeralda Najera) :56.39; 4x200 (Lexi Phillips, Kara Richard, Dakota Sippel, Renae Wiese) 2:06; sprint medley (Beth Pickhinke, Lexi Phillips, Kinzey Dutler, Madeline Else) 2:04; Kaylynn Luscombe, shot put, 31-4 ½.

Sixth—Beth Pickhinke, 100, :14.27; Erin Johnson, 1,500, 6:07.

Raptors second at A-A boys’ meet Ridge View won a pair of relays to help the squad score 104 points, which was good for second place at the Alta-Aurelia boys’ track and field meet April 26.

Host Alta-Aurelia chalked up 145 points to win the 12-team event. Ridge View’s JV squad scored two points and placed 12th.

Ridge View’s placings in the top six were:

First—4x200 (names not available) 1:37; 4x100 (names not available) :46.49.

Second—Kyle Schiernbeck, discus, 135-0 ½; Joe Kenny, shot put, 46-10 ½; shuttle hurdle (names not available) 1:07; Juan Nava, 400, :53.25; Cole Degen, 110 hurdles, :16.86; medley (names not available) 4:01.

Third—Ryan McGuire, long

jump, 17-3 ½; Kyle Schiernbeck, shot put, 45-3; Ryan Cougill, 100, :11.65; 4x400 (names not available) 3:48.

Fourth—Cole Degen, high jump, 5-4; 4x800 (names not available) 9:24; Jon Pickhinke, 3,200, 11:19.

Fifth—4x200 JV (names not available) 1:48.

Sixth—Evan Leuschen, high jump, 5-4.

Durbins place second at Drake Relays O-A/BC-IG’s Cody Durbin and Sydney Durbin showed why they are among the state’s elite high jumpers when they both finished in a second place tie at the Drake Relays in Des Moines. They were among the top 24 high jumpers from all high school classes in the

state who qualified for the event.

Freshman Sydney Durbin tied for second place in the girls’ high school division. Durbin and senior Rose Gamamou of Iowa City High both cleared 5-4 on Thursday.

Megan Durbin, a sophomore from Greene County and a third cousin

of Sydney, won the event with a height of 5-8.

Cody Durbin finished in a fourway tie for second in the high school boys’ division with a height of 6-5. Xavier Williams of West Burlington was first with a jump of 6-9.

4x200: Ridge View’s Kinzey Dutler, left, takes off after taking the handoff from Beth Pickhinke in the 4x200 relay at the Falcon Invitational girls track meet in Ida Grove April 26. The girls, along with Paige Todd and Dakota Sippel, placed first with a time of 1:57.94. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Wilcke to play softball at Northwestern Cheyenne Wilcke of Battle Creek has signed a letter of intent to continue her softball career at Northwestern College in Orange City next fall.

Wilcke transfers to Northwestern after spending one year at Des Moines Area Community College. An honor roll student and member of the Dean’s List at DMACC, Wilcke is the daughter of Tom and Cindy.

Wilcke starred four years for

the O-A/BC-IG High School softball team where she earned allstate honors all four seasons.

The 5’8” infielder hit .435 with 19 runs scored and 13 extrabase hits in her final season for O-A/BC-IG in 2014, earning third team all-state honors. Also a four-time all-conference and all-district selection, Wilcke was named first team all-state as a junior (2013).

“Wilcke is a great addition

to our softball program,” commented head Northwestern College softball coach Chris Nachtigall. “She is an excellent softball player who can play numerous different positions.

“Wilcke played for a good program, both at O-A/BC-IG and DMACC, and knows what it takes to work hard and compete. We look forward to the impact that she will have on our team in the fall.”

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

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Raptor teams have success at River Valley

O-A/BC-IGMS girls track: The O-A/BC-IG Middle School girls track team includes, front from left, Ryder Cranston, Kylee Weber, Cora Hansen, Liz Zobel, Carli Ullrich, Carly Murphy, Adeline Hickey and Jersey Bender. Second from left, Mia Mortensen, Graci Nettles, Jayden Thomson, Halle Hemer, Sarah Petersen, Greysenne Hoefling, Josie Wulf, Lauren Lansink and Joie Matthies. Third from left, Mahala Kruse, Lexi Neville, Macy Nicholson, Shae Baker, Hannah Roeder, Kylee Dausel, Lillian Hoffman, Elle Schroeder and Megan Brummer. Back from left, Dallas McKibbin, Amber Lozier, Danielle Lozier, Nicole Lozier, Teah Tollufsen, Jennifer Godbersen, Anna Winterrowd, Morgan Godbersen and Josey Babcock. Marley Hewitt, Bella Raasch, Olivia Williams, Stephanie Rigby and Sierra Rohlk are also members of the team. Roger Christensen and Joyce Falck coach the team. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Ridge View’s track teams ran well at the River Valley Invite in Correctionville Friday. Ridge View was first in the boys’ team standings and second in the girls’ division.

Boys Coach Dale Tokheim said it took the whole team to earn the top spot at River Valley.

“We had a nice team effort. I say a team effort because we had a lot of people step up and fill in to score some points for us,” said Tokheim.

The Raptors scored 144 team points, which was 16 points better than second place Hinton with 128 points. Eight teams were entered.

Relays were the Raptors’ bread and butter events. Ridge View was first in the 4x100, 4x800 and shuttle hurdle; second in the 4x200 and medley and third in the 4x400.

Ridge View’s placings in the top six were: First—4x100 (Peyton Boyle, Andrew Conover, Josue Solares, Ryan Cougill) :46.39; 4x800 (Jackson Graff, Garret Lamp, Tyler Wingert, Juan Nava) 8:52; shuttle hurdle (Andres Carbajal, Evan Leuschen, Felipe Carbajal, Cole Degen) 1:05; Caden Wandrey, long jump, 18-8

¼.

Second—Andrew Conover, 100, :11.94 and the 200, :24.32; 4x200 (Ryan Cougill, Jacob Tokheim, Jackson Graff, Juan Nava) 1:37; distance medley (Caden Wandrey, Peyton Boyle, Jackson Graff, Juan Nava) 4:00; Cole Degen, high jump, 5-10; Joe Kenny, shot put, 46-0 ½; Kyle Schiernbeck, discus, 129-3.

Third—Jake Kliegl, 200, :25.19; Jon Pickhinke, 1,600, 5:26 and 3,200, 11:21; 4x400 (Jacob Tokheim, Ian Reed, Jackson Graff, Juan Nava) 3:46.

Fourth—Caden Wandrey, 400, :55.81; Zach Kenny, 3,200, 11:45; Felipe Carbajal, 400 hurdles, 1:02; Ryan McGuire, long jump, 17-8; Kyle Schiernbeck, shot put, 44-10.

Fifth—Zach Kenny, 1,600, 5:34.

Sixth—Evan Leuschen, high jump, 5-4; David Tiefenthaler, discus, 101-10.

Girls Ridge View recorded 110 points to lay claim to second place in the eight-team field at River Valley.

K-P/WC ran away with the title by scoring 201 points.

Raptor freshman Kennedy Mason won two events. She was first in the 400 hurdles and part of the winning 4x400 relay.

Ridge View’s placings in the top

six were: First—Kennedy Mason, 400 hurdles, 1:17.35; 4x400 (Kennedy Mason, Kinzey Dutler, Paige Todd, Emerson Else) 4:33.

Second—Rachel Kenny, 3,000, 13:11; Madeline Else, 400 hurdles, 1:17.56; sprint medley (Lexi Phillips, Beth Pickhinke, Paige Todd, Dakota Sippel) 2:08; distance medley (Dakota Sippel, Paige Todd, Emerson Else, Kinzey Dutler) 4:50; Megan Wiese, shot put, 34-5.

Third—Paige Todd, 200, :28.61; 4x800 (Kylie Smith, Jill Galvin, Abbi Hansen, Renae Wiese) 12:15; Megan Wiese, discus, 1128.

Fourth—Erin Johnson, 3,000, 13:18; Kennedy Mason, 100 hurdles, :18.09; 4x100 (Beth Pickhinke, Lexi Phillips, Madeline Else, Renae Wiese) :56.34; 4x200 (Dakota Sippel, Lexi Phillips, Kara Richard, Renae Wiese) 2:02; Kaylynn Luscombe, shot put, 31-6 ½.

Fifth—Emerson Else, 200, :29.35; Beth Pickhinke, 400, 1:13; Erin Johnson, 1,500, 6:23; Kaylynn Luscombe, discus, 91-0.

Sixth—Lexi Phillips, 100, :14.31; Abbi Hansen, 800, 3:15; Jill Galvin, 1,500, 6:52; Dakota Sippel, long jump, 13-01.

O-A/BC-IG track squads dominate MV-A-O invite O-A/BC-IGMS boys track: The O-A/BC-IG Middle School boys track team includes, front from left, Shawn Wilkerson, Ben Bergman, Nick Sholty, Evan Veltri, Jake Nieman and Austin Wardrip. Second from left, Elijah Gebel, Leighton Barnum, Tevin Harms and Carson Godbersen. Third from left, Philip Brooks, Peyton Harris, Caden Wareham, Ahren VanDusen, Kolton Knop and Cameron Sharkey. Back from left, Gary Baughn, Cooper DeJean, Trust Wells, Garrett Nichols, Preston Gill and Eric Sibenaller. Will Grote, Garrett Leed and Chris Mace are also members of the team. David Winterrowd and Steve Walsh coach the boys. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Woodbury boys, River Valley girls take leads in WVC golf Western Valley Conference golf teams played two league tournaments last week. The regularly scheduled meet was Monday, April 25 while a makeup meet was played April 28.

The Woodbury Central boys and River Valley girls stand atop the season point standings (see box below) heading into the final regular season tournament May 2.

Boys The Woodbury Central boys placed first in the meet played April 25 in Holstein. The team scores were Woodbury Central, 156; Ridge View, 173; O-A/BC-IG, 175; Lawton-Bronson, 178; Westwood, 181; MV-A-O, 182; KingsleyPierson, 189; West Monona, 193 and River Valley, 195.

Medalist was Garret Lamp of Ridge View with a 36. Anthony Gallagher of Woodbury Central was runner-up with a 37.

The Falcons counted rounds from Landon Ray, 41; Brandon Schwade, 42; Ty Warnke, 45 and Devon Fritz, 47. Ethan Zobel carded a 47 and Reed Godbersen had a 57.

Ridge View counted scores from

Lamp, 36; Evan Else, 44; Gus Leonard, 45 and Braden Else, 48. Colt Wandrey shot a 49 and Jack Mentzer had a 50.

Thursday Woodbury Central nipped the O-A/BC-IG boys by two strokes to lay claim to the top spot in Thursday tournament in Anthon.

The team scores were Woodbury Central, 165; O-A/BC-IG, 167; Westwood, 169; Ridge View, 187; MV-A-O, 187; Lawton-Bronson, 188; Kingsley-Pierson, 191; West Monona, 197 and River Valley, 208.

Connor Collins of MV-A-O earned medalist honors with a 37.

Anthony Gallagher of Woodbury Central was runner-up with a 38.

The Falcons counted rounds from Brandon Schwade, 40; Landon Ray, 41; Ethan Zobel, 41 and Ty Warnke, 45. Reed Godbersen recorded a 48 while Kurtis Krager shot a 59.

Ridge View counted scores from Garret Lamp, 40; Evan Else, 47; Gus Leonard, 48 and Braden Else, 52. Jack Mentzer shot a 53 and Colt Wandrey had a 59.

Girls River Valley had the best team

Western Valley Conference Golf

Boys

Woodbury Central OABCIG Westwood Ridge View MVAO West Monona Lawton-Bronson Kingsley-Pierson River Valley

34 33 24.5 23 18.5 16 15 12 4

Girls

River Valley West Monona Kingsley-Pierson Westwood Ridge View MVAO OABCIG Lawton-Bronson Woodbury Central

36 30 28 24 21 16 10 6 6

score in the April 25 tournament in Ida Grove. Team scores were River Valley, 198; West Monona, 207; Kingsley-Pierson, 213; Westwood, 225; Ridge View, 238; MVA-O, 248; O-A/BC-IG, 249; Lawton-Bronson, 268 and Woodbury Central, 271.

Sam Knight of West Monona carded the medalist round of 47.

Jeanna Knaack of River Valley was runner-up with a 45.

Ridge View’s score came from Kennedy Mason, 55; Natasha Madsen, 58; Julie Wood, 61 and Brooke Hoeppner, 64.

Amy Bennett, 50; Anna VanDusen, 63; Rhondee Cranston, 67 and Riley Snyder, 69, posted O-A/BCIG’s score.

Thursday River Valley continued its dominance of the girls’ conference race by winning its fourth straight league tournament of the season.

Team scores from the tournament played in Mapleton were River Valley, 196; West Monona, 206; Kingsley-Pierson, 213; Ridge View, 226; MV-A-O, 229; Westwood, 223; O-A/BC-IG, 240; Woodbury Central, 255 and Lawton-Bronson, 267.

Sam Knight of West Monona was medalist with a 37. Alyssa Trapp of River Valley and Haylee Halbur of MV-A-O tied for runner-up medalist with scores of 46.

Ridge View chalked up rounds from Kennedy Mason, 55; Brooke Hoeppner, 56; Julie Wood, 56 and Natasha Madsen, 59.

O-A/BC-IG’s team total came from Amy Bennett, 52; Anna VanDusen, 55; Rhondee Cranston, 65 and Sierra Brotherson, 68.

So. Cal. golfers prevail over Falcons O-A/BC-IG lost to South Central Calhoun County in a boys and girls golf outing in Lake City Friday.

Boys O-A/BC-IG’s Brandon Schwade scored the medalist round of 38, but So. Cal. still managed to better the Falcon boys 166-174.

In addition to Schwade’s score,

O-A/BC-IG counted rounds from Tyler Warnke, 43; Ethan Zobel, 44 and Reed Godbersen, 49. Devon Fritz shot a 53 and Blake Anderson had a 54.

O-A/BC-IG had three junior varsity golfers play in the meet. Their scores were Kaden Ladwig, 47; Kurtis Krager, 52 and Ryan Bu-

mann, 64.

Girls So. Cal. beat the Falcon girls 241249. O-A/BC-IG’s Amy Bennett was co-medalist with a 53.

Adding to the Falcon total were Anna VanDusen, 57; Rhondee Cranston, 69; Sierra Brotherson, 70 and Jenna Henderson, 70.

O-A/BC-IG easily won both the boys and girls divisions of the MVA-O Invitational track and field meet in Mapleton Thursday.

The boys won 10 events and scored 200 team points. LawtonBronson was second in the sixteam field with a 142 points.

The Falcon girls captured first in seven events, which led the team to 170 points. Host MV-A-O was second out of six teams with 153 points.

Boys The Falcon boys came in first in 10 events. Double winners were Blake Netherton, Miles Gebel, Ryan Kolpin and Ryder Meek.

O-A/BC-IG placings in the top eight were: First—Blake Netherton, 800, 2:13.5 and 1,600, 5:05; Devon Fritz, 3,200, 11:05; Dylan Wunschel, 110-hurdles, :16.8; Miles Gebel, 400-hurdles, :57.0 and long jump, 20-6; shuttle hurdle (Quintin Cranston, Ryan Kolpin, Grant Conover, Adam Grote) 1:06; Ryan Kolpin, high jump, 6-1; Ryder Meek, shot put, 47-4 and discus, 118-0 ½.

Second—Dylan Wunschel, 100, :11.8 and long jump, 19-01; Isaac Endrulat, 800, 2:13.5; 4x200 (Chase Devitt, Parker Clausen, Ryan Kolpin, Ethan Mortensen) 1:47; Austin Lindner, high jump, 5-6.

Third—Dylan Wunschel, 200, :24.4; Quintin Cranston, 110-hurdles, :17.1; 4x100 (Miles Gebel, Adam Grote, Chase Devitt, Parker Clausen) :47.1; 4x400 (Ethan Mortensen, Devin Behrendsen, Ethan Young, Isaac Endrulat) 4:04; 4x800 (Isaac Endrulat, Dylan Hemer, Devin Behrendsen, Ethan Young) 9:29; distance medley (Chase Devitt, Ryan Kolpin, Grant Conover, Dylan Hemer) 4:22.

Fourth—Adam Grote, 400-hurdles, 1:01; Tyler Anderson, discus, 114-0 ¼.

Fifth—Miles Gebel, 100, :11.9.

Sixth—Ethan Mortensen, 200, :25.5; Grant Conover, 400, :59.7; Parker Clausen, shot put, 37-9.

Eighth—Austin Linder, 400, 1:02.

Girls The Falcons finished in first place seven times at MV-A-O. Jordyn Fredericks was a fourtime winner. She won the 100 and 200 and was part of the winning 4x100 and 4x200 relays. Summit Nielsen was part of three championships. She won the 100-meter hurdles and was part of the first place 4x100 and shuttle hurdle relays.

O-A/BC-IG placings in the top eight were: First—Jordyn Fredericks, 100, :13.21 and 200, :27.9; Sum-

mit Nielsen, 100 hurdles, :17.5; 4x100 (Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Cotton, Brittany Hamann, Summit Nielsen) :54.2; 4x200 (Jordyn Fredericks, Hannah Veit, Jordyn Hedberg, Sarah Cotton) 1:55; shuttle hurdle (Brittany Hamann, Ashley Lindner, Summit Nielsen, Olivia Devitt) 1:11; Kirsten Dausel, high jump, 4-9.

Second—Madison Schiernbeck, 1,500, 5:26; 4x400 (Sarah Cotton, Calli Wareham, Hannah Veit, Skylar Reis) 4:46; 4x800 (Madison Schiernbeck, Alyssa Mason, Brooklyn Hoffman, Hannah Veit) 11:44; sprint medley (Jordyn Hedberg, Olivia Devitt, Sarah Cotton, Calli Wareham) 2:03; distance medley (Jordyn Hedberg, Meg Nakazawa, Kirsten Dausel, Skylar Reis) 5:13; Beth Rehse, discus, 85-8.

Third—Alyssa Mason, 1,500, 6:00; Summit Nielsen, 400 hurdles, 1:20; Calli Wareham, long jump, 14-0; Sydney Buehler, shot put, 29-10 ½.

Fourth—Calli Wareham, 100, :14.1; Brooklyn Hoffman, 400 hurdles, 1:20.

Fifth—Courtney Peters, 800, 3:25; Kirsten Dausel, 100 hurdles, :19.5; Meg Nakazawa, long jump, 13-9; Jatelyn Jessen, shot put, 294.

Seventh—Raquel Rubio, 200, :35.0.

Local fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a fishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff.

For more information about lakes and rivers in this area call the Black Hawk District Office in Lake View at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com.

Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake)—Black crappie - Fair: Fish near shore with a crawler or small minnow on a jig. Anglers are having the most luck fishing in the marina and near the inlet.

Walleye - Fair: Anglers fishing from shore and boat are picking up walleye. Use crawlers or crankbaits near shore on the north and south areas of the lake. Best bite is evening into dark.

Black Hawk Lake—Water level is 10 inches over the crest of the spillway. Water temperatures are around 60 degrees.

Black crappie - Good: Anglers continue to have luck picking up crappie near shore with a small jig fished below a bobber. Most action has been in Town Bay and near the inlet bridge. As water temperatures climb into the mid-

60s, crappie action will be best near shore.

Bluegill - Good: Large numbers of bluegill are being caught on jigs and a small piece of crawler fished under a bobber. They are biting in all areas of the lake, but most are having luck in Town Bay along shore and especially on the stone piers. Lots of six-inch fish, but some anglers are picking up good numbers of eight-inch fish so some sorting is required.

Walleye - Good: Walleye fishing continues to be good. Increasing catches have been seen along Ice House Point; fish are still being picked up along the east shore near the outlet. Anglers are having luck fishing evening and into the dark. Use mid-sized twister

tails, leeches and crawlers near shore.

Largemouth bass - Good: Bass fishing continues to be great; they are hitting almost anything thrown at them right now in efforts to beef up before their spawning season. Use crawlers, crankbaits, plastics and top water lures. Try near the inlet bridge and in one to three feet of water along shore. There is a 15-inch minimum length limit for largemouth bass on Black Hawk Lake.

Muskellunge - Fair: Some fish over 30 inches have been picked up. Those fishing crankbaits from a boat in three to five feet of water have had the most luck. There is a 40-inch minimum length limit on muskellunge.

Bowling Scores COMMERCIAL LEAGUE Ida Bowl 538 Da Ham Bones 469.5 Byron Originals 469 RP Pork 443 Goettsch Farms 428 Red Power 352.5 HIGH MEN’S GAME Virgil Gronwoldt 258 Aaron Hoffman 228

Chad Lichtenberg 212 HIGH MEN’S SERIES Aaron Hoffman 648 Virgil Gronwoldt 601 Chad Lichtenberg 594 HIGH WOMEN’S GAME Nicole Mahlberg 201 Amanda Otto 182 Anne Blaise 164 HIGH WOMEN’S SERIES Nicole Mahlberg 597

Amanda Otto Anne Blaise

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HIGH TEAM GAME Byron Originals 997 Da Ham Bones 948 Ida Bowl 944 HIGH TEAM SERIES Byron Originals 2873 Da Ham Bones 2799 Ida Bowl 2740

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O-A/BC-IG musicians play at small group contest Band and choir students from O-A/BC-IG High School traveled to Cherokee April 9 to perform solo and small group ensemble pieces.

High school band students received four II’s and two I’s.

Kirsten Dausel with a tenor saxophone solo received a I rating.

So did the flute trio of Liz Adams, Selena Dominguez and Hannah Ulrich.

Choir students received 11

division II ratings and five division I ratings. Students receiving I’s included Kirsten Dausel, Kelsey Dausel, Bailey Ross, Stephen Stangl and the duet of Connor Musel and Nathan Masters.

Honor choir: Ridge View fifth and sixth grade students were selected to perform on April 19 at the Northwest Iowa Choral Director’s Association honor choir in Le Mars. Under the direction of Tanya Rosenkranz, sixth grade students included, top photo, from left in front: Kael Wiese, Natasha Regennitter and Morgan Todd. In back, Morgan Hankinson, Ian Shepherd, Mckenzie Voge and Jerzy Endrulat. Fifth grade students were from left, in front: Grace Venteicher, Jake Breyfogle and Drew Blum. In middle row, Beth Mentzer, Jeannie Arthur, Kiara Dutler, Noah Schroder, Dayne Winkle and Maya Waldo. And, in back: RyAnne Steffen, Michele Kirchner, Grace Freese, Allen Breener, Grant Movall and Jackson Struck. Caden Biede was also selected. (Photos submitted)

Small group contest: O-A/BC-IG High School music students attended the annual solo and small group contest April 9. Receiving I ratings include from left: Connor Musel (duet performance), Stephen Stangl, Nathan Masters (duet performance), Bailey Ross, Kelsey Dausel and Kirsten Dausel. Kirsten Dausel also received a I rating for her tenor saxophone solo. Also receiving I ratings were Liz Adams, Selena Dominguez and Hannah Ulrich who performed a flute trio. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

High school music students perform solos, ensembles Band and choir students from O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View high schools traveled to Cherokee on April 9 to perform solo and small group ensemble pieces.

O-A/BC-IG band students received four II’s and two I’s.

Kirsten Dausel with a tenor saxophone solo received a I rating. As did the flute trio of Liz

O-A/BC-IGMS bands receive high ratings

O-A band: The O-A fifth grade band opened the elementary’s spring concert and art show April 12 with “Now Let Me Fly,” “March Across the Seas” and the “Banana Boat Song.” Neil Anders directs the band. Linda Johnson directed the fourth/fifth grade choir and the third through fifth grades presentation of “I Need A Vacation,” by Mac Huff and John Jacobson. (Courier photo by Deb Loger) Home Sweet Home!

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O-A/BC-IG sixth grade and seventh/eighth grade band students traveled to Anthon April 23 for large group band contest.

Neil Anders directed both bands.

Other local schools participating included Lawton-Bronson, Cherokee, MVAO, RemsenUnion, Akron-Westfield, SibleyOcheyedan, Alta-Aurelia, East Sac, River Valley, Remsen St. Mary’s and Sgt. Bluff-Luton.

The sixth grade performed “Gentle River” and “The Lone Eagle March.” The group received a I rating for its performance.

The seventh/eighth grade band performed “Falcon Fanfare,” “Of Gentle Spirit” and “Carpathia.” The band also received a I rating.

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Adams, Selena Dominguez and Hannah Ulrich.

O-A/BC-IG choir students received 11 division II ratings and five division I ratings. Students receiving I’s included Kirsten Dausel, Kelsey Dausel, Bailey Ross, Stephen Stangl and the duet of Connor Musel and Nathan Masters.

Ridge View choir students received six division II ratings.

Jill Galvin, Chris Gardner, Katrina VanNorman and Brady Meyer performed vocal solos that received a II rating. A mixed vocal ensemble and a treble clef ensemble also received II ratings.

Ridge View band results were not available at press time.

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Obituaries To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our office.

Bryan Wilcke May 9, 1983 – April 4, 2016 DANBURY - Services for Bryan Wilcke, 32, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Danbury, were April 9, 2016, at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton.

The Rev. Jena Manchester officiated.

Burial was in Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. Armstrong Funeral Home in Mapleton was in charge of arrangements.

He died unexpectedly April 4 in Kansas City, Mo. Music was “Simple Man,” by Lynyrd Skynyrd; “Don’t Cry,” by Guns and Roses; and “Stairway to Heaven,” by Led Zepplin. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Sexton and Aric Davis. Pallbearers were Jory Punkiewicz, Matt Rossow, David Bluhm, Tony Helfrecht, Ben Roberts and Justin Hoatson.

Bryan Thomas Wilcke was born May 9, 1983, in Onawa.

He was baptized as a Lutheran and confirmed as a Methodist.

He grew up in Danbury and participated in many sports prior to his graduation from Maple Valley Anthon Oto High School in 2001. His first job was cooking at Schrank’s Bar and Grill, which sparked his early interest in food preparation and service.

After high school, he attended Iowa State University. He then moved to Omaha, Neb., and began working as a cook at Ameristar Casino. While there, he was promoted to a management position as a sous chef. Bryan then moved to the Quad Cities, where he decided to shift his career focus from culinary to guest service. He took his job as a server very seriously and utilized his natural “gift of gab” to connect with his guests.

In 2012, Bryan moved to Kansas City, Mo., and continued to work as a server. He then concentrated more on fine dining and honed his knowledge of fine wines and food pairings. At the time of his death, he was employed by the well-known restaurant, jazz bar and private cigar club called The

Kenneth E. Gaskill Sept. 6, 1941 – April 25, 2016

Dorene Wonder Sept. 10, 1929 – April 23, 2016

Majestic Steakhouse, in Kansas City, Mo. He was very proud to be employed in an environment that he truly loved and appreciated.

Bryan had a very strong work ethic and often stated, “If you’re not 15 minutes early, then you’re late.” In addition to his work ethic, he was known to be brutally honest in his opinions and always true to his word. He lived life to the fullest–but always on his own terms. He developed many deep friendships over the years, earning trust and respect from those he encountered.

He deeply loved his family and friends, many of whom he considered as family. He took intense pleasure in playing with his nieces and his friends’ children, whom he also thought of as nieces and nephew. Bryan worked hard and played hard, as demonstrated through his zeal for life. He was very proud of the fact that he was a self-taught guitarist and found satisfaction in honing his skill. He will always be known for his signature “epic beard.” He also demonstrated his respect for life as he chose to become an organ donor.

Left to embrace their memories of Bryan are his mother, Diana Sexton, of Holstein; his dad, Stan Sexton, of Danbury; his sister, Nicki Davis, and her husband, Aric, and their daughters, Cameryn and Aurora, all of Omaha, Neb.; his brother, Michael Sexton and his friend, Kira Coll, and son, Warren, all of Cherokee; his grandmother, Lois Jensen of Battle Creek; his grandfather, Floyd Wilcke of Battle Creek; his aunts: Deb Jensen and Cindy (Jerry) Davis; his uncles: Gary (Reta) Jensen, Ron Rossow and Bob (Lynne) Wilcke; his close friends, who he thought of as brothers: David Bluhm and Jory Punkiewicz and their families; his goddaughter, Agnes Punkiewicz; as well as a large extended family; and many more good friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marvin Jensen; his grandmother, Helen Wilcke; his aunt, Bonita Ann Jensen, who died in infancy; his aunt, Cindy Rossow; and his uncle, Bill Wilcke.

BATTLE CREEK – Services for Dorene Wonder, 86, of Battle Creek, formerly of Galva and D a n b u r y, were April 28, 2016, at United Church of Christ in Schleswig.

The Rev. Kevin J. F r e e s e officiated. Burial was in the Morgan Township Cemetery at Schleswig.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

She died April 23 at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek.

Dorene Marion Wonder, oldest child of Herbert and Lucille (Carlson) Bennigsdorf, was born in Charter Oak Sept. 10, 1929.

She married LeRoy Wonder on her birthday, Sept. 10, 1946, at United Church of Christ parsonage in Schleswig. The Rev. Alfred Rinnie officiated. To this union, five children were born: Diana, Rick, Randy, Rod and Cathy.

Minneapolis Moline tractors were a big part of Dorene and her husband, LeRoy’s, fun: finding them, refurbishing and collecting. Also, they enjoyed all the great friends from all over the world that they met, who had the same interest.

Dorene was a farmer in many ways; she was involved with the livestock and crop work. She enjoyed the neighborhood card club, “The Highland Ladies;” she served as club president. She was involved with the club until it no longer existed; she was a member for over 40 years.

She worked at the Danbury Review newspaper on two different occasions, collecting news of happenings around the area and working on the layout of the paper. Dorene taught Sunday school and Bible school at the U.C.C. church in Schleswig.

In her later years, she cared for the elderly in their homes.

She loved her eight grandchildren and 14 great-

grandchildren dearly; they gave her such happiness. She loved not only them, but her own children and her brothers and sisters, as well.

Dorene and LeRoy farmed for 45 years in the Danbury area.

They retired and moved into their home in Galva in 1991.

Left to cherish fond memories of her are her surviving children and spouses: Rick and Audrey Wonder of Ida Grove, Randy and Deb Wonder of Redfield, Rod and Jane Wonder of Danbury, Cathy and David Henningsen of Ida Grove and Mel Schoeppner of Storm Lake.

Also surviving are her grandchildren: Greg and Jill Wonder of Ute, Andrea and James Gangestad of Breda, April and Jeremie Reitz of Ida Grove, Amber and Kyle Lemberg of Ankeny, Ginger Wych of Ida Grove, Amy and Dustin Folkers of Des Moines, Nancy and Ryan Pearson of Dallas Center and Nicole and Keith Carl of Lincoln, Neb. Additional survivors include her great-grandchildren: Savannah, Austin, Brody and Camden Wych; Caden and Alexandra Wonder; Zane Caleb, Ethan and Alana Reitz; Ava and Eli Lemberg; and Lucas and Joslynn Carl; her brothers: Vernie (Edith) Bennigsdorf, Darrell (Marlene) Bennigsdorf, Russ (Clara) Bennigsdorf and Lonnie (Marva) Bennigsdorf; her sisters: Leila (Bernard) Lansink, Ruth Schmidt and Carol (Maynard) Miller; a sister-inlaw, Sharon Bennigsdorf; and extended family and friends.

Dorene was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Wonder, in 2013; a daughter, Diana Schoeppner, in 1992; her father, Herbert Bennigsdorf, in 1981; her mother, Lucille Bennigsdorf, in 2000; two brothers: Bob Bennigsdorf in 2006 and Gary Bennigsdorf in 1986; a sisterin-law, Marlene, in 2011; and a brother-in-law, Earl Dean Schmidt, in 2008.

Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten. com.

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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Richard Salcido, Pastor 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Sunday – 8 a.m. worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday school & Bible class 10:30 a.m. worship

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Kristin Boysen 300 CRAWFORD ST. - 712-282-4361 Sunday – 10:30 a.m. worship

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Randy Cormeny 602 5TH ST. - 712-365-4477 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship 8:30 a.m. education hour

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Randy Cormeny, Interim STORY AVE. - 712-365-4328 Sunday – 10:25 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. worship

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Glen Lozier, Pastor HIGHWAY 175 & M31 - 712-367-2472 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. prayer meeting Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. AWANA/Jr.-Sr. High youth Bible study/prayer

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SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Kristin Boysen 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Paul Egger, Pastor 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Sunday – 9 a.m. Bible class 10 a.m. worship

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Richard Ball 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 Saturday – 5 p.m. confessions; 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Shari O’Bannon, CLP 4TH & MAIN - 712-364-3829 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship & then fellowship coffee

He married Loretta Negus, and the couple had two children, Shelia and Dale. They later parted ways.

Besides farming and trucking, he enjoyed dancing and playing cards.

He is survived by his siblings: Russ Gaskill of Alta, Don (Joan) Gaskill of Meriden, Janet Schimmer and Melba Smith, both of Galva, Esther Snyder of Indianola and Marilynn Arhart of Columbia Falls, Mont.

Also surviving are a special friend, Marlene Kennedy of Ida Grove; a daughter, Sheila Klingborg of Aurelia; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and friends.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth R. and Esther Lorraine Gaskill; a son, Dale Gaskill; three brothers-inlaw: Lloyd Arhart, Elvin Schimmer and Ron Snyder; a sister-in-law, Karen Gaskill; and a niece, Heather Hantsbarger.

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Chad Lierman, Pastor 312 MAIN ST. - 712-364-2412 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship

DENISON – Graveside services for Kenneth E. Gaskill, 74, of Denison, formerly of Ida Grove, were April 28, 2016, at the Ida Grove Cemetery in Ida Grove.

The Rev. Melba Smith officiated.

Military rites were by McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion at Ida Grove.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

He died April 25 at the Denison Care Center in Denison.

Kenneth E. Gaskill was born Sept. 6, 1941, in Iowa City to Kenneth R. and Esther Lorraine (Swanson) Gaskill.

Growing up on a farm near Larrabee, he attended Larrabee Consolidated School. In 1960, Kenny enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps; he was honorably discharged in 1963.

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Roger L. Dreeszen March 19, 1947 - April 24, 2016 CUSHING – Services for Roger L. Dreeszen, 69, of Cushing were April 29, 2016, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cushing with the Rev. Wayne C. Pfannkuch officiating.

Burial was in the Cushing Cemetery at Cushing, with military rites by American Legion Dessel-Schmidt Post #225 at Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

He died April 24 at his Cushing home, where he came to live out the remainder of his life following a reoccurring battle with cancer.

Roger Lee Dreeszen was born March 19, 1947, to Elvie and Norma (Crane) Dreeszen in Holstein. He grew up on the family farm four miles north of Cushing, becoming part of the 3rd generation of Dreeszens at “Rolling Acres.”

Roger attended elementary school in Cushing until the fifth grade, when the family transferred to Holstein; he graduated from Holstein High School in 1965.

He then attended Iowa Central Community College in Webster City, where he received an associate’s degree. He entered the U.S. Army in 1968, where he held the rank of Specialist 5th Class.

Roger served in Vietnam from 1968-1969 near Da Nang in the Central Highlands. After being honorably discharged in 1969, he worked for the Iowa Census Bureau before returning to the Dreeszen family farm operation.

He married Mary Kennedy March 14, 1981, and the couple was blessed with three children.

They lived at Rolling Acres, where Roger farmed for the remainder of his life. He was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Cushing, where he was baptized and confirmed.

He was very involved in his church, where he served on the church council for many years and also taught adult Bible class, led services and gave sermons when needed. His strong faith defined who he was as a person, and he was admired for it.

Roger was a nine-year member of the Douglas Do’ers 4-H Club and was an Ida County 4-H officer. He loved farming and being involved in the community. He was an active member of the Ida County Farm Bureau, where he served in several leadership positions. He received the Farm Bureau Distinguished Service in Agriculture Award in Ida County in 1998.

He was also very involved with American Legion and served as Dessel-Schmidt Post #225 commander in 2014 and also received the Honorary Lifetime Member award in 2015. Roger served on the Ida County Veterans Affairs Board, was a member of the Ida County Cattlemen and Ida County Republicans and was a Douglas Township trustee.

He enjoyed participating in various productions with the Holstein Community Theatre and singing in numerous Holstein community cantatas.

Roger enjoyed time with his family, including several summer vacations and trips to London and Brazil.

He especially adored his two grandchildren. Roger will be remembered for his caring, gentle nature, witty humor and signature grin.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, of Cushing; a daughter, Alison (Jeremy) Swanson of Harcourt; and a son, Adam (Alyssa) Dreeszen of Holstein; and his grandchildren, Joley and Garrett Swanson of Harcourt.

Also surviving are his siblings, Lanyce (Bryant) Mills of San Louis Obispo, Calif.; Randall (Paula) Dreeszen of Iowa City; and Carolyn Dreeszen of Edina, Minn.; a brother- and sister-in-law, Steve (Judy) Kennedy of Atlantic; an aunt, Velma (Dreeszen) Goettsch of Holstein; an uncle, Donald Crane of Denison; an aunt, Barbara (Crane) and Wally Heidbrier of Duluth, Minn.; nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of friends.

Roger was preceded in death by a son, Aaron John Dreeszen; his parents; and his parents-in-law, Kennard and Margaret Kennedy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences can be made at nicholasdjensenfh.com.

Robert D. “Bob” Lovett Feb. 27, 1922 – April 28, 2016 IDA GROVE – Services for Robert D. “Bob” Lovett, 94, of Ida Grove are at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard A. Salcido will officiate.

Military rites will be conducted at the church by McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion in Ida Grove.

Burial will follow in the Storm Lake Cemetery at Storm Lake.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove is in charge of arrangements.

He died April 28 at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove.

Robert D. “Bob” Lovett, son of William and Velma Lovett, was born Feb. 27, 1922, in Lake City.

He graduated from Lake City High School in 1940. He then went into the service during World War II. He served two-and-half years in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.

After returning home, Bob married the love of his life, Roma Elaine Clark, Dec. 20, 1944. They moved to St. Louis, Mo., where Bob attended and graduated from a

college of mortuary science. They moved to Lake City, where Bob was employed at a funeral home.

He also owned and operated a furniture store with Roma.

In 1959, they purchased a Culligan water conditioning business in Ida Grove. They lived there and operated the business for more than 50 years. Bob and Roma were blessed with a son, Terry, who was involved in Culligan.

Bob enjoyed golfing and traveling.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of over 71 years, Roma Lovett of Ida Grove; his son, Terry Lovett, of Ida Grove; and his granddaughters: Kelli Lovett of Vermillion, S.D., and Mindi Mandernach of Odebolt.

Also surviving are his greatgrandchildren: Austin Reich, Alexis Reich, Karlie Mandernach, Clayton Mandernach and Kacie Mandernach; many friends; and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Velma Lovett; a sister, Marge (Dick) Hanson; a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Lovett; and a grandson-in-law, Scott Mandernach.

Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten. com.

Ruby Ann Sahl Dec. 8, 1926 – April 25, 2016 IDA GROVE – Services for Ruby Ann Sahl, 89, of Ida Grove were April 30, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove.

The Rev. Richard A. Salcido officiated.

Burial was in Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

She died April 25 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Ruby Ann Hertha Christiansen was born Dec. 8, 1926, third of four children of John H. and Adela (Gehring) Christiansen, in Denison Township, Crawford County. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church at Denison March 3, 1927. She lived her early life in Ida County and attended country schools there.

On Dec. 1, 1943, she married Elmer Sahl in Sioux City. The couple was blessed with five children: Victoria, Kristine, Alan, Brian and Curtis. They celebrated 69 years of marriage before Elmer’s death in 2013.

Ruby was a farm wife and homemaker while raising her

Minnie Ann (Greenwald) Ranney Aug. 1, 1936 – April 26, 2016

children.

She was active in Ladies’ Aid and, later, circles, of St. Paul Lutheran Ladies. She enjoyed working at Albrecht Pharmacy for seven years. She loved playing bridge and belonged to a bridge club and participated in marathons.

She was an active supporter of Relay for Life as a cancer survivor and volunteered her time as a respite caregiver for Alzheimer’s patients. She also enjoyed sewing for many years.

She resided at Willow Dale Wellness Village from 2012 until her death.

Survivors include her children: Victoria (Darrell) Madsen of Columbia, Mo., Kristine (Michael Drouilhet) of Carlsbad, Calif., Alan (Jami) Sahl of Tualatin, Ore., Brian (Lesa) Sahl of Arthur and Curtis (Kim) Sahl of Ida Grove; one brother, Robert (Lynda) Christiansen of Fontana, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and 1 greatgreat-grandchild.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer, in 2013; a sister, Delores Christiansen; a brother, John Christiansen Jr.; and a halfbrother, Vernon Iwen.

Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten. com.

BATTLE CREEK – Services for Minnie Ann (Greenwald) Ranney, 79, of Battle Creek were May 2, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove.

The Rev. Richard A. Salcido officiated.

B u r i a l was in Crawford Heights Memory Gardens at Denison.

Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

She died April 26 at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek.

Minnie Ann (Greenwald) Ranney was born in Ida Grove Aug. 1, 1936, to Hans and Gertrude “Gertie” (Dadt) Greenwald. Growing up in Ida Grove, she attended school and graduated from Ida Grove High School in 1955. She married Leonard A. Ranney Jr. from Cherokee Aug. 12, 1955.

Traveling to where her husband was stationed with the U.S. Air Force, she went overseas to Germany and Turkey and then settled in Texas. The couple relocated back to Ida Grove in 1984.

Minnie Ann was active in her community; she belonged to the Ida County Sheep Producers and American Legion Post No. 61.

She was honored with a service award from the ninth district for her contributions to the Legion. She was a member of Ladies’ Aid at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove and served on the Morningside Care Center Auxiliary.

She loved volunteering, quilting lap blankets for the Veterans’ Administration, gardening, tending to her animals, trips to the casino and embroidery.

Minnie Ann is survived by her brother, Harold (Margarett Mae) Greenwald of Ida Grove; several nieces and nephews: Jesse Greenwald of Yankton, S.D., Ange (Steve) Johnson, Jay Greenwald and Hans (Beth) Greenwald, all of Ida Grove, and Jamie Greenwald of Omaha, Neb.; a sister-in-law, Coleen Russell of Ida Grove; and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leonard; and two brothers, Floyd Greenwald and Merle Dean Greenwald.

Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

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Charles Francis Jaeger On August 29, 1984, Charles Jaeger was found in a pool of blood in his bed at his Dyersville home.

He had been shot in the back of the head with a rifle or a handgun. Jaeger’s wife, Eileen, reportedly found his body, surrounded by splattered blood.

He was rushed to the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, where he died at 8:23 p.m.

Law enforcement officials say the doors were locked and there was no sign of forcible entry.

The murder weapon was never found. Jaeger’s two sons were in a bedroom next to their parents’ room the night of the slaying. They said they didn’t hear the shot or the ambulance sirens, and that a train roaring past, practically in the home’s backyard, muffled any sound. Eileen, who told investigators she was sleeping downstairs, reportedly heard some sounds coming from her bedroom, noises that apparently got her attention.

The crime scene was compromised from the beginning, by necessity. Paramedics moved Jaeger from the waterbed where he was presumed to have been shot. The crime scene wasn’t sealed once the victim was found. The Division of Criminal Investigation wasn’t called in until after Jaeger was flown to Iowa City.

There are conflicting reports about the cooperation of Jaeger’s wife and children in the investigation.

During a search of the residence, investigators collected 133 items, including numerous personal letters and love letters sent to Jaeger from women in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Memphis, Atlanta, Chicago, New York and small towns in Nebraska, South Carolina, Missouri, Florida, North Carolina and Wisconsin. Charles Jaeger’s brother, Ed, said Charles had asked his wife for a divorce, but she refused. Ed Jaeger said there was a lot of tension in the house that summer. Charles had planned to leave Eileen and had moved some of his possessions to a rented apartment and had opened his own checking account, evidence shows.

Investigators hold differing theories about who was involved in the murder, but possess little evidence to prove or disprove any theory. The first step in solving the crime would be finding the gun. DNA evidence, which wasn’t commonly used in 1984, could also play a role in solving the crime.

CHARLES FRANCIS JAEGER | Age: 37| Died: August 29, 1984 Hometown: Dyersville Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.

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Ridge View FFA members receive top FFA degree

State FFA convention: Members of the Ridge View FFA attended the State FFA Convention April 1719. Attending were, front from left—Harrison Gebers, Lora Brummer, Sage Bennett, Peyton Boyle and Christian Hinkeldey. Second row—Hallie Mentzer, Trentin Moeller, Montana Else, Klint Blum and Kyle Friedrichsen. Back row—Kolton Blum, Braden Else, Gus Leonard and Jon Pickhinke. (Photo submitted)

Iowa Degree recipients: Four Ridge View FFA members received their Iowa FFA Degrees at the state convention April 17-19. Receiving degrees were, from left—Jon Pickhinke, Gus Leonard, Hallie Mentzer and Kyle Friedrichsen. (Photo submitted)

FFA conference: Members of the O-A/BC-IG FFA attended the FFA State Leadership Conference April 18 and 19 in Ames. Attending the two-day session were, front from left—Autumn Rohlk, Calli Wareham, Bree Henningsen, Claire Sohm and Tiffanie Rigby. Back from left—Ty Tollufsen, Dalton Williamson, Jaden Uhl and Daltyn Swanger. (Photo submitted)

The Ridge View FFA Chapter attended the State FFA Convention on April 17-19 in Ames.

Hallie Mentzer, Jon Pickhinke, Gus Leonard and Kyle Friedrichsen received their Iowa Degrees. The Iowa FFA Degree is the highest degree the state can bestow upon a member. To get this degree, recipients must have at least 25 hours of community service, earn at least $1,000 in a Supervised Agricultural Experience program, have participated in the planning and completion of chapter program of activities and participate in at least five FFA activities about the chapter level. Only 4 percent of the 14,250 members received this

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages Iowans to nominate deserving farmers for the 2016 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year Award.

The award is given out each year to one statewide winner who is making outstanding contributions towards soil conservation and water quality.

The award is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.

“The award recognizes a farmer who has gone above and beyond in their conservation efforts. It is important that we recognize the continuous voluntary improvements made by all Iowa farmers and help raise awareness about the efforts by farmers to conserve our valuable soil and protect water quality,” Northey said.

The statewide winner will have free use of a John Deere 6D series utility tractor or its equivalent for up to 12 months (or up to 200 hours). The Van Wall Group and John Deere are providing the use of the tractor to the state winner.

To nominate a deserving farmer, the nominator needs to write a brief letter (100 words or less) and submit it to their local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) office.

Nominations must be submitted

by June 5. Upon receipt of the nomination letter, the district will then help complete the full

application. The local SWCD will select one nomination to advance for consideration for the Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) Regional Conservation Award.

“Conservation of our land and water is something that all Iowans believe in, and through the Conservation Farmer of the Year award, more Iowans can learn about the continuous conservation progress being made by so many farmers today,” said IFBF President Craig Hill.

The nine regional award winners will then be considered for the statewide Conservation Farmer of the Year award.

Representatives from the Department, ISU Extension

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Monday afternoon, the members listened to motivational speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby discuss the importance of listening to the wisdom of their parents, grandparents and teachers.

Before the start of the afternoon session on Tuesday, members toured the Ag450 farm south of Iowa State University’s main campus. The Ag450 farm is the only student-operated farm in the nation. Undergraduate students at Iowa State led the students on a tour around the farm and explained to them how all the decisions, farm maintenance and activities are their responsibility.

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Star Finalist: O-A/BC-IG FFA chapter senior member Trey Riessen was awarded as a Star Finalist in Agriculture Production at the FFA State Leadership Conference April 19 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Riessen’s SAE-- farming and raising cattle--was recognized as one of only six to be nominated for a Star Degree in Agriculture Production. Riessen received a scholarship and a plaque for his award and was recognized on stage in front of thousands of FFA members, advisors and guests. (Photo submitted)

cause it is going to lead you in your life. Dr. Rigsby believes that it is better to be an hour early than a minute late, because, if you say that you are going to be there, people shouldn’t have to wait on you.

The Ridge View FFA Chapter also received the Ambassador Award for its continued service to the State FFA Foundation.

Mentzer said, “State FFA Convention is one of my favorite events to go to every year. I highly encourage every FFA member to go; it’s a great experience, and you have the opportunity to meet lots of people.”

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Conservation farmer of the year nominations being accepted

O-A/BC-IG FFA members attend state conference Trey Riessen, a senior member of the O-A/BC-IG FFA Chapter, received a scholarship and plaque as a Star Finalist in Agriculture Production at the FFA State Leadership Conference April 19 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. A student’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is what qualifies them for their Iowa FFA Degree. Riessen’s SAE, farming and raising cattle, was recognized as one of only six to be nominated for a Star Degree in Agriculture Production.

Nine other members made the trip to Ames on April 18-19 to be involved in State FFA. On Monday morning (April 18), the members volunteered for Meals from the Heartland, attended leadership

degree.

Sage Bennett, Lora Brummer, Christian Hinkeldey, Peyton Boyle, Braden Else and Montana Else competed in the Agriculture Issues Forum contest at the state level and placed fifth overall. They researched genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and presented their findings in a debate-type format.

The keynote speaker for this year’s convention was Dr. Rick Rigsby. He talked about the fact that it is very important to do what you say you are going to do and, if you make a commitment, then keep it. He also mentioned you need to hang onto the wisdom that is all around you, be-

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs.

DONNA R. STEPHEN, CREDIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., FRED REINEKE, JIM REINEKE, JOHN REINEKE, CAROL SCANLAN AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION, DEFENDANTS EQUITY NO. EQCV015417 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notiďŹ ed that there is a petition on ďŹ le in the ofďŹ ce of the clerk of the above court which petition prays for a judgment in rem against the property involved in this action for the sum of $39,498.96 with interest at 4.250% per annum from and including July 1, 2015, on the promissory note executed by Donna R. Stephen, a married person and mortgage executed by Donna R. Stephen and Kenneth L. Stephen, wife and husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns and assigned to Plaintiff, who is the sole and absolute owner thereof.

Said note, together with the mortgage given to secure the same are due and payable by reason of the failure of the Defendants

Donna R. Stephen and Kenneth L. Stephen, wife and husband, to pay the installments of principal when due. Plaintiff also prays in said Petition for the foreclosure of said mortgage dated February 18, 2011, recorded in Book A-52 Page 941 in the Recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce of Ida County, Iowa, with said note dated February 18, 2011, on the following described property, to-wit: Lot Four (4) in Block Seventeen (17), First Addition to the City of Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa and also asking that said mortgage be declared a prior and superior lien to that of each of the above named Defendants; for appointment of a receiver; for the amount paid by Plaintiff for attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees, abstract expense, costs and accruing costs of this action; that special execution issue for the sale of said real estate to satisfy said judgment, interest, attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees and costs and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE COPY OF PETITION NOW ON FILE. THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF

THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. The Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys are Petosa Law LLP by Benjamin W. Hopkins, whose address is 1350 NW 138th Street, Suite 100, Clive, IA, 50325, telephone number 515-222-9400, facsimile number 515-222-9121.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 7th day of June, 2016, and within a reasonable time thereafter ďŹ le your motion or answer in the Iowa District Court of Ida County, at the Courthouse in Ida Grove, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

If you require assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (712) 279-6035. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

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PUBLIC NOTICE Battle Creek - Ida Grove Community School District SUMMARY OF APRIL 25, 2016, SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF THE BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District Board met in special session April 25, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce at the O-A/BC-IG High School in Ida Grove. The purpose of the special meeting was to approve elementary contracts, claims, collective bargaining agreement and appoint a Director to District 3.

Battle Creek-Ida Grove Board President Stephanie Konradi called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following board members present: Tony Bennett, Jeff Rasmussen, Myra Meek and Crystal Endrulat. Absent was Ryan

Goodman. Also in attendance were Terry Kenealy, superintendent, and Kathy Leonard, Business Manager/Board Secretary. Danika Hinkeldey attended as guest.

It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded

by Endrulat to approve the agenda as published and the motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Endrulat to approve the claims totaling $335,870.24 and the motion carried 5-0. Goodman arrived at 6:35 p.m. and participated in the remainder of the meeting.

It was moved by Bennett and seconded by Meek to approve the contracts with Brookelyn Savoy and Danielle Babcock, elementary teachers for FY 16-17, and the Battle CreekIda Grove Community School District and the

motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Rasmussen and seconded

by Endrulat to approve ratifying the tentative agreement regarding the Master Contract between the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District and the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Education Association effective the 2016-2017 ďŹ scal year. The motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Bennett and seconded

by Meek to appoint Danika Hinkeldey to the Director District 3 opening on the Battle CreekIda Grove School Board. The motion carried 6-0.

It was moved by Endrulat and seconded by Goodman to adjourn and the motion carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FLOYD WALTER WILCKE, DECEASED Probate No. ESPR009204 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Floyd Walter Wilcke, Deceased, who died on or about April 11, 2016: You are hereby notiďŹ ed that on the 15th day of April, 2016, the last will and testament of Floyd Walter Wilcke, deceased, bearing date of the 4th day of September, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Robert H. Wilcke was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall ďŹ le them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so ďŹ led by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 21st day of April, 2016.

Robert H. Wilcke Executor of estate 58970 879th Road Ponca, Nebraska 68770 Thaddeus Cosgrove ICIS PIN NO.: AT0001750 Attorney for executor Cosgrove Law Firm 607 W. 2nd Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 4th day of May, 2016

BATTLE CREEK-IDA GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT 04-25-16 VENDOR REPORT GENERAL FUND #10: Vendor Name, Description Check Total Bourne Co., Music Supplies $25.00 BSN Sports, LLC, Instructional Supplies 76.00 Endrulat, Tim and Crystal, Reimbursement 350.00 Gunderson, Tim and Mary, Student Reimbursement 350.00 Henry Doorley Zoo, Tickets 64.00 IAAE State Conference, Contracted Service 330.00 Iowa Testing Programs, Testing Services 2,610.90 Neal Moeller Nature Center, Admission 55.00 United Bank of Iowa, Smith Trust Reimb.

180.00 Fund Total 4,040.90 SAVE #33: Badding Construction Company, Contracted Service 331,829.34 Fund Total 331,829.34 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS $335,870.24

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Galva NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 372.13 (2) (a), the Galva City Council intends to ďŹ ll the council vacancy by appointment at its May 9, 2016, meeting at 5 p.m.

The person appointed will ďŹ ll the vacancy until the next regular election for the city, at which time the electorate of the City of Galva will vote to ďŹ ll the vacancy for the remainder of the term. Under this code section, the electors of the City of Galva have the right to ďŹ le a petition requesting the vacancy be ďŹ lled by election.

The petition must contain the signatures and addresses of at least ďŹ fteen (15 percent) of those who voted for candidates for the ofďŹ ce at the last regular election, but not less than 10 signatures, and be ďŹ led with the City Clerk no later than fourteen days after said appointment is made.

If such petition is ďŹ led as prescribed by Iowa law, the appointment shall be temporary until the results of the special election are canvassed and the successful candidate is duly qualiďŹ ed.

Legislature extends renewable fuels infrastructure program The Iowa Legislature voted 94â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0 in the House of Representatives and 49â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0 in the Iowa Senate to secure another year of funding for the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biodiesel and ethanol blender pump program, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP). â&#x20AC;&#x153;While we were hopeful for a long-term funding solution for the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renewable fuels infrastructure program, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very pleased that the Iowa legislature was able to keep this vital initiative going for another year,â&#x20AC;? stated Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) policy director Grant Menke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership re-energized many Iowa retailers, leading to record participation in the blender pump

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The IRFA recently reported interest amongst Iowa retailers in offering renewable fuels is at an all-time high. The most recent Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Board meeting set records by awarding 68 projects with $3.2 million in state grants to upgrade infrastructure to offer higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.

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Guests: Nick, Barry & Lyle Buse.

Motion by Freese, second by Wiese approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ZONING AMENDMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Following discussion, motion by Freese second by Wiese to table this until the May 9th regular council meeting so more information can be obtained. All ayes. Motion carried.

MAYOR RESIGNATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Motion by Freese second by Schossow to accept the resignation of TJ Padavich as City of Galva Mayor. All ayes. Motion carried.

MAYOR APPOINTMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Motion by Freese second by Schossow to appoint Stan Nading as Mayor. All ayes. Motion carried.

VACANT COUNCIL SEAT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Motion by Freese second by Schossow to table this until the May 9 regular council meeting. All ayes.

Motion carried.

AMEND BUILDING PERMIT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 208 BUENA VISTA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The council discussed the application to move the proposed 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; by 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; building four feet south on the property. Motion by Nading, second by Schossow to approve the amendment to the building application. All ayes.

Motion carried.

BUILDING PERMIT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 107 BUENA VISTA ST. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FENCE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This application was tabled until the regular May 9 meeting so more information could be gathered upon motion by Schossow second by Nading. All ayes. Motion carried.

CAMPING RATES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Following discussion, it was decided to leave the rates at $25 per night or $120 per week.

OUTLOT 4 W½SWÂź â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TREE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It was decided the removal of the tree would be between the two adjoining property owners.

IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: â&#x20AC;˘Nuisance Property â&#x20AC;˘Loan for Water Meters There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Schubert.

Mayor Pro-Tem Creston Schubert ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair.

Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers that we saw sitting there.

Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say.

Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day.

Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much, whatever the part.

The family of Lydia Miller would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for the thoughtfulness presented to us, the online condolences, hugs, food & love we have been given during our time of bereavement. May God bless you!!!

Dorothy Kuehnhold & Family Jaron Miller & Bryce Pat & Gerald Schmidt & Family Dennis & Malene Miller & Family Angela & Dennis Goodman & Family Bruce & Karen Miller & Family Valerie & Bruce Boggess & Family Julianna & Brian Mefferd & Family 18-1t* THANK YOU: The family of Wilmer (Bill) Noll wishes to thank all the family & friends who offered support & comfort, whether it was through prayers, kind words, a beautiful flower arrangement or plant or a phone call. Thank you to the staff of Horn Memorial Hospital for the good care he has had through the years.

We also thank the ambulance crew for the many times they have taken him to the hospital. Thank you to Pastor Lierman for the nice service & comforting words. Thanks to the ladies of the Methodist Church for serving the lunch. A special thanks goes to Josh & Christie Van Houten for their special care & service.

Freda Noll Richard Noll Family Betty Hedberg Family Robert Noll Family Lyle Noll Family Bev Flewelling & Family Dale Noll Family 18-1t*

THANK YOU: A huge thank you to all our wonderful family, friends, church family & neighbors for all the special kindness shown to us since my surgery & recovery. All your visits, prayers, beautiful flowers, gifts & food brightened our days & made us thankful to live in such a caring community. Also, thanks to the great doctors & staff at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center for the wonderful care I received while I was there. Everything was greatly appreciated. God bless you all.

Mary Wiese 18-1t*

Garage ge Sale S le GARAGE SALE: 514 Riverview Ln., Ida Grove. NOTE DATES: May 5, 6, 7th. 9 a.m. ‘til ??? Attn: Dealers, collectors, thrift storeowners: Thurs. will be selling some of my old stuff in small lots.

Reasonable offers accepted. Fri., Sat., general merchandise. VHS, books, leather jackets, knick-knacks, cameras, 8-tracks, two old bikes, misc. Cash only. Details: 712-3643894 or 712-371-9341.

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Pets THE PAMPERED POOCH: Dog grooming & boarding. 301 Taylor Street, Ida Grove (in alley behind Post Office). Ph. 712-3691678. Nikki Dausel, owner.

18-1t NOTICE: 8th Street Grooming & Boarding.

Grooming available for small & medium-sized breeds. Boarding available for all sizes of well behaved, housebroke family dogs. Open Mon., Tues., & Fri. by appointment for grooming. Ph. 712-342-9012. Becky Pigott, 703 8th St., Correctionville, IA 51016.

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For Rent APTS. FOR RENT: In Ida Grove. Duplex: kitchen/ dining & living room on main floor.

Second story: two bedrooms & bath. ½-basement shower, & washer & dryer hookups. Ph. 712-364-3523 or 712-371-2577.

13-tfc FOR RENT IN BATTLE CREEK: Large, one-bedroom apartment.

Utilities, stove refrig., water & sewer furnished. Laundry on site. $375/ month. Maple Valley Apartments.

Ph. 712-365-4980.

16-tfc FOR RENT IN HOLSTEIN: One- & two-bedroom apartments.

Central air. Gas heat. Washer & dryer, stove & fridge included. No pets. References required. 712-2295717 or 712-368-2600.

13-tfc FOR RENT: 2-bedroom apartment in Clear Lake. Rental assistance & utility allowance available.

On-site laundry; no pets. 877-935-9340. www.tlpropertiesiowa.com.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.

Equal Housing Opportunity. Handicapped Accessible.

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FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Two-bedroom with refrigerator, stove, central air & trash. No mowing or snow shoveling required.

Full basement. No pets, no smoke.

Quiet neighborhood. Badger Creek Apartments. Ph. 712-364-2571.

18-1t/crgs FOR RENT: Furnished, one-bedroom apartment in Battle Creek. No pets & no smoking inside. Available May 20.

Call Johnson Propane; ask for Tricia or Henry. Ph. 712-365-4740. 18-1t

Wanted WANTED: Custom CRP Mowing Wanted: Will do custom CRP mowing with JD batwing mower. Contact Randy Rohlk 712-210-1407, or Jordan Rohlk 712371-3030.

18-2t* TREES WANTED: We want to buy your unwanted evergreen & leaf trees. Up to 6”-7” trunk diameter. Call Dean today at 712-883-2437.

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University Counselor Buena Vista University invites applications for the position of University Counselor. This position is responsible to provide for the mental health needs of Buena Vista University students. Primarily, the position provides outpatient consultation, assessment and counseling through individual and/or group sessions. As a member of the Student Services staff, the University Counselor will also develop and implement proactive educational experiences to address the mental health needs of faculty, staff and students. A Master’s Degree is required.

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.

To apply, please complete the following items: • An electronic application at www.bvu.edu/hr and • Send a cover letter and résumé to Human Resources one of three ways: • Email: humanresources@bvu.edu • Mail to: Buena Vista University, Human Resources Department, 610 W. Fourth St., Storm Lake, IA 50588 • Fax: 712-749-1449 EOE/ADA/Smoke-free Employer

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Notic tices CLOSED: For Mother’s Day. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Aunt B’s, Arthur 18-1t

HELP WANTED: Looking for carpentry construction worker. Experience a plus, but willing to train. Ph. 712-369-0681.

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NOTICE: Spring has sprung, & so may your allergies. Call today so we can give your immune system a natural boost.

Ida Family Chiropractic, 712-3642508.

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HELP WANTED: Bartender. Experience a plus, but will train. Flexible hours. Must be 21 & a TAKE CHARGE PERSON. Pick up application at Sportsman’s or see Randy. Call 712-371-2449 16-4t

NOTICE: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank filled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek.

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NOTICE: We have A.O. Smith water heaters on hand, gas & electric. Install a gas water heater today & save big dollars starting today. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740.

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NOTICE: Have High RADON in your home?

Surgeon General’s warning: Radon causes lung cancer. Contact Nulle Construction, state licensed. Ph. 712-364-3571. FREE estimates.

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NOTICE: We are now the authorized Lennox dealer for this area, so call us for all your heating & cooling repairs & replacements with Lennox. Call Propane Hank at Johnson Propane, 712-365-4740.

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HELP WANTED: Galva-Holstein Community Schools has job openings for two positions. Neither position has any responsibilities within the athletic department. Both positions offer an excellent benefit package, including IPERS: Receptionist/High School Secretary: Duties include receiving all visitors in a welcoming manner, custodian of student records, tracking student absences, handling all incoming phone calls & directing traffic in the central office. Preferred skills required for the job include the ability to handle information with a high degree of confidentiality & experience with phone systems. A proven ability with Office software products is a plus. Salary range between $10 & $13 per hour, depending on experience & skills.

This position will be a 10-month per year job. Business Office Clerk/Elementary Secretary: Duties include overseeing purchase requisitions, maintaining office inventory, accounts payable clerk & administrative duties for the elementary principal. Preferred skills required for the job include the ability to handle information with a high degree of confidentiality & a general knowledge of accounting procedures. A proven ability with Office software products is a plus.

Salary range between $10 & $13 per hour, depending on experience & skills. This position will be a 12-month per year job. Please send résumé to the attention of Jon Wiebers, Superintendent, at 519 E. Maple Street, Holstein, IA, 51025, no later than May 6th.

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NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 67 years. Ph. 712-364-2822.

18-1t/crgs MICHAELSEN CONSTRUCTION: Now installing farm drainage tile using GPS technology. For all your tiling needs, contact Scott at 712210-1749 or 712-364-3202, Ida Grove.

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For Sale FOR SALE: 2006 18-ft. travel trailer by Crossroads. Loaded. Electric jack.

A-1 condition. Ph. 712-364-2188.

18-1t* LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience.

Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 18-1t/crgs FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-3652560.

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Reall Estate Re FOR SALE: Country living with a view. Move-inready home located on 5 acres less than one mile from both HWY. 20 and D15, with great view of Maple River valley. Located in the Galva-Holstein School District. House has 4,288 sq. ft. livable space. Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one master suite & master bathroom with walkin closets. Two large family rooms & modern kitchen, complete with appliances. Hardwoods, laminate hardwood & tiled floors throughout.

Newer furnace/AC, water heater & septic system with leach fields.

Two-car, attached garage, patio & two walkout decks for entertaining.

Out buildings include modern 40x60 machine shed, 25x50 machine shed/ cattle shed, 20x60 open front cattle shed & 4,000-bu. grain bin with air dry.

Asking $275,000 for house, buildings & acreage. Great opportunity to raise a family while experiencing the quiet, country lifestyle. Call 712-369-3720 for more information.

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Lamination Service available

FOR SALE: Crushed concrete. Can deliver.

Michaelsen Construction, Ida Grove. Ph. 712-364-3202 or 712210-1749.

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Livesto Live tock BULLS FOR SALE: Angus, Limousin & LimFlex bulls with weaning wts. up to 880 lbs., & yrlg. wts. to 1,540 lbs. Complete performance & EPD data. Excellent disposition. Easy calving, carcass bulls. Feed efficiency data available.

Fully guaranteed. Over 80% repeat buyers. Leonard Limousin & Angus.

Mark Leonard, Holstein, Iowa. Ph. 712-368-2611.

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Even vents NOTICE: The Inn At Battle Creek. 712-3654499. Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet.

Sunday, May 8, 2016. Serving ham & Parmesan ranch chicken breast. Call to reserve your spot for 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Taking reservations until May 5. $15.95/person. $13.95/mothers.

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HELP WANTED: Angel’s Place in Odebolt is now hiring a server. Please apply in person to 214 S. Main, Odebolt, Iowa.

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HELP WANTED: Kidzone Child Care in Ida Grove has an immediate opening for a cook.

25-40 hrs./week. Contact Jayne at 712-364-2061 for more information.

18-1t HELP WANTED: Career opportunity now available at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek. An RN Resident Assessment Coordinator is available. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package & wages based on experience. Apply in person to Jen Hedberg, DON, or online at www. abcmcorp.com. EOE. 18-1t/crgs HELP WANTED: AUTO SALES ASSOCIATE. Requires a driven, successful individual with a knack for selling.

Must be self-motivated, friendly, polite & outgoing. Must be dedicated to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. A great opportunity for the right individual.

Send resume to: AUTO SALES, P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445.

17-2t HELP WANTED: Class A CDL Company Drivers Wanted: Only four positions left!

Sign-on bonus up to $6,000 & earn up to $60,000 annually, with benefits. Home weekly. Contact us today! Hewitt Trucking. www. hewittrucking.com.

1-877-4394881.

17-4t* HELP WANTED: Part-time positions available, with various hours, some mornings, days & evenings. Apply in person to Wendy or Katie. Ida Grove Cenex.

16-tfc HELP WANTED: FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER & LAUNDRY PERSON WANTED. Come in person to apply at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove. Talk to Chris. No phone calls.

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HELP WANTED: Looking for summer help. Would be a great job for high school or college student. Around 45 hours a week, working with barbeque grill cylinders & in a family atmosphere.

Stop by Johnson Propane for an application in Battle Creek.

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We are now accepting applications for a

FULL-TIME Pharmacy Technician Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess strong customer service skills. Pharmaceutical and health care knowledge, as well as past pharmacy experience is preferred, but not required. A competitive salary and benefits package is available.

Apply within the store, online at www.lewisdrug.com or send résumé to: Lewis Family Drug 401 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445

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Come Join our Maintenance team!

These positions require the ability to read blue-prints and measure accurately as well as understand spoken and written instructions in English. Must be a detail-oriented person who can lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis throughout the day. Must be able to work independently.

Typical hours are 6 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Pay starts at $10.50 an hour. These are trial hire positions with the potential to become longterm Midwest Industries employees! Now’s your chance to get a foot in the door with a great company!

Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required.

This position is responsible for routine maintenance tasks, fabrication, preventative maintenance tasks and equipment repair during downtime situations. This position is responsible for adjusting equipment, performing work order sheets and calibrating equipment. Must be able to read and understand manuals, must have basic math skills, execute and document work completed and have strong written and oral communications skills.

Must be able to lift, bend and squat on a continuous basis. Must be able to work independently and be mechanically inclined. Typical hours are 6 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Pay starts at $11.50 an hour. These are trial hire positions with the potential to become long-term Midwest Industries employees! Now’s your chance to get a foot in the door with a great company!

Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required.

Apply at: Employment Connections 122 E. State Hwy 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445

Apply at: Employment Connections 122 E. State Hwy 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445

712-364-4896

712-364-4896

For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our website at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our office located at Midwest Industries.

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, April 21 Officers received 35 calls for service. Among the calls were six for traffic stops, one abanonded 911 call and one 911 wrong number.

4:06 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Second Street 7:49 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of Fourth Street for breathing problems 8 a.m.: Traffic control/ escort 9:54 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 100 block of Kinder Lane 10:41 a.m.: Reported fraud/scam from the 100 block of Rohwer Street 12:07 p.m.: Warrant served in the 500 block of Main Street 12:49 p.m.: Domestic disturbance in the 600 block of Washington Street 12:51 p.m.: Jail activity 1:46 p.m.: Non-medical transport 2:07 p.m.: Reported fraud/scam from the 1000 block of Valley View Drive 2:12 p.m.: Assistance reqeusted in the 500 block of Circle Drive 3:25 p.m.: Assistance with urinalysis testing 3:28 p.m.: Assistance with urinalysis testing 3:50 p.m.: Emergency transport 3:55 p.m.: Assistance with urinalysis testing 4:24 p.m.: Notice of road closure on Orchard Avenue near 240th Street 4:58 p.m.: Assistance with urinalysis testing 4:59 p.m.: Assistance with urinalysis testing 5:31 p.m.: Assistance requested from Denison Police Department 6:06 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 7:20 p.m.: Emergency transport 7:27 p.m.: Assistance with urinalysis testing 7:58 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 700 block of First Street

8:32 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 800 block of Highway 175 9:24 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 10:06 p.m.: Reported fight in progress on Highway 175 Friday, April 22 Officers received 38 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 for traffic stops, two transferred 911 calls, one abandoned 911 call and one 911 wrong number.

2:15 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 5:37 a.m.: Animal complaint in the 2100 block of Highway 59 5:42 a.m.: Animal complaint on Dodge Avenue near 330th Street 7:10 a.m.: Reported controlled burn in the 700 block of Second Street 7:58 a.m.: Reported controlled burn in the 5900 block of Highway 175 8:50 a.m.: Reported controlled burn in the 5800 block of 230th Street 9:44 a.m.: Reported controlled burn in the 2500 block of 230th Street 10:08 a.m.: Sex offender registry check 10:46 a.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 2400 block of German Avenue 12:48 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 500 block of Kiel Street 12:59 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 500 block of Riverview Lane 2:31 p.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 5700 block of 280th Street 2:44 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 5500 block of Highway 20 4:04 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 4:27 p.m.: Brush/grass/ field fire reported on Alpine Avenue 4:36 p.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 2000 block of Faith Avenue 5:34 p.m.: Assistance requested

on Jasper Avenue 6:25 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 500 block of Taylor Street 7:41 p.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 5700 block of 270th Street 7:45 p.m.: Traffic control/ escort for funeral 9:26 p.m.: Civil dispute, nonfamily in the 900 block of Fifth Street 10:39 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Dodge Avenue Saturday, April 23 Officers received 38 calls for service. Among the calls were 16 for traffic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and one 911 transfer.

2:47 a.m.: Open door/ window reported on Main Street 4:45 a.m.: Call to talk to an officer 6:07 a.m.: Accident with an animal involved reported on Highway 175 6:11 a.m.: Animal complaint on Jasper Avenue 8:08 a.m.: Fire assistance requested in the 1000 block of Industrial Drive 12:57 p.m.: Accident reported, damges only in the 500 block of Highway 175 1:25 p.m.: Assistance requested 2:46 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Kiel Street 3:07 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of East County Road 3:37 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 3:59 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Second Street 4:04 p.m.: Civil paper service in the in the 300 block of Barnes Street 4:14 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of La Casa Court 4:22 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 4:53 p.m.: Burning complaint from the 400 block of Moorehead Street

6:03 p.m.: Assistance requested from Jasper Avenue 7:30 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 1400 block of Union Avenue for fall/injury 10:44 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Second Street 11:47 p.m.: Minor in possession on Highway 20 Sunday, April 24 Officers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were 10 for traffic stops, two abandoned 911 calls, two 911 transfer calls and one 911 wrong number.

12:23 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of La Casa Court 12:32 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Barnes Street 1:08 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Ida Street 1:41 p.m.: Report of property located 2:05 p.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 2800 block of Quail Avenue 2:32 p.m.: National Weather Service issues severe weather watch/warning for Ida County 2:39 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5100 block of 130th Street 2:45 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 600 block of Burns Street 3:07 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 175 Monday, April 25 Officers received 31 calls for service. Among the calls were 18 for traffic stops and one 911 transfer.

8:21 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 175 10:06 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 5100 block of 130th Street 11:29 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 11:38 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of La Casa Court 12:52 p.m.: Fraud/scam reported from the 400 block of Iowa Street 1:53 p.m.: Suspicious person/

activity reported in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive 2:57 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 3:19 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 5:23 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 400 block of Elm Street 8:38 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Fourth Street 10:40 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 11:08 p.m.: First assistance requested in the 1000 block of Industrial Park Tuesday, April 26 Officers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were six for traffic stops and one call to talk to an officer.

4:49 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 400 block of Elm Street 7:39 a.m.: Accident reported on Quimby Street, damages only 8:18 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Highway 20 10:07 a.m.: Report of reckless driving/speeding on Highway 20 12:22 p.m.: Report of reckless driving/speeding on Highway 20 12:24 p.m.: Non-medical transport 2:42 p.m.: Report of fraud/scam from the 400 block of Iowa Street 3:56 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:40 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 600 block of Walnut Street 6:08 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 500 block of Circle Drive 7:13 p.m.: Report of reckless driving/speeding in the 500 block of Kiel Street 7:54 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 9:34 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 400 block of Elm Street Wednesday, April 27 Officers received 28 calls for

service. Among the calls were three for traffic stops, one call to talk to an officer and one abandoned 911 call.

12:20 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 4:05 a.m.: Assisted motorist in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 7:18 a.m.: Road hazard reported on Highway 20 8 a.m.: Traffic control/ escortfuneral 8:10 a.m.: Road hazard reported on Harold Godbersen Drive 8:43 a.m.: Report of fraud/scam from the 400 block of Iowa Street 9:31 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Taylor Street 9:39 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Quimby Street 9:48 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Second Street 9:55 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Monona Street 10:28 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Second Street 12:46 p.m.: Assistance requested 1:28 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 2600 block of Buchanan Avenue 1:33 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 near Harvest Avenue 1:43 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Monona Street 3 p.m.: Accident reported in the 500 block of First Street, damages only 4:16 p.m.: Emergency transport 7:41 p.m.: Warrant served, arrest made 8:46 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Warren Street 8:50 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Taylor Street 9:34 p.m.: Civil paper service in the in the 100 block of Main Street 9:43 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 2600 block of Buchanan Avenue 10:47 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 400 block of Willow Street

Sheriff releases March statistics

Hobby Day: Battle Creek-Ida Grove fourth graders hosted their annual hobby day on April 22 at the elementary school. Here, Trenton Gilbert shows his items from Minnesota Twins baseball hobby collection. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Animal reports: On May 21, Battle Creek-Ida Grove third graders went to the Moorehead Nature Center. During their visit, they were able to share the research projects they had done on various Iowa animals. The students spoke to family, friends and community members about the animals and their habitats. From left, Cale Tromp, Brylie Hanson and Allie Lund talk about their reports. (Courier photo

by Deb Loger)

The Ida County Sheriff’s Office released statistics for March at the Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting April 19 in Arthur.

Deputies logged 16,625 miles in March. Patrol hours by district were: Ida Grove—363, Holstein—208.5, Battle Creek—139, Galva—107, Arthur—102.5, rural—416 and other—six.

A total of 35 hours was spent on special investigations, 53 hours were spent in the office, five hours were spent in training or meetings and 92 vacation hours were used.

Deputies assisted five citizens and 11 motorists, found three open doors, investigated nine accidents, served 49 civil papers and conducted 1,282 premise checks.

Property lost through theft/burglary or criminal mischief totaled $38,234. Property recovered totaled $37,500.

In March, 17 males and six females were booked into the Ida County Jail for four felonies and 19 misdemeanors. This compares to 11 (eight males and three females) inmates booked into the jail in March 2015 on two felonies and nine misdemeanors.

A total of 323 citations were issued as follows: Arthur—eight, Battle Creek—five, Galva—two, Holstein—five, Ida Grove—48 and rural—255. This compares to 229 citations issued in March 2015.

Calls for service in March were up this year when compared to 2015. There were 891 calls for service in March compared to 827 in March 2015. Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of 24 calls with six for traffic stops, three each for fraud and talk to an officer and

two each for animal calls, health and safety checks and medicalbreathing.

Battle Creek—A total of 58 calls with 14 for traffic stops; seven each for medical-sick and talk to an officer; four for warrants; three each for civil processes, medicalchest and welfare checks and two each for animal calls, medical-falls, suspicious situations and unlock doors.

Galva—A total of nine calls with four for civil processes and two for fire department controlled burns.

Holstein—A total of 82 calls with 13 for parking; 11 for traffic stops; nine for suspicious situations; six each for animal calls and civil processes; four for unlocking doors and two each for property damage accidents, 911 wrong calls, assistance, harassment, medical-fall, medical-sick, phone calls and traffic control.

Ida Grove—There were 248 calls for service with 31 for traffic stops; 29 for medical emergency transfers; 18 suspicious situations; 17 for talk to an officer; 16 for civil processes; 12 for welfare checks; 11 for medical-sick; 10 for animal calls; eight for parking; seven each for assistance and medical-fall and

six for unlocking doors.

Also, five each for medicalbreathing and medical-transfers; four each for 911 wrong numbers, alarms, thefts, transfers and welfare checks and two each for 911 abandoned calls, alarm testing, fire department controlled burns, fraud, health and safety checks, medical-chest, sex offender registry and stolen vehicles.

Rural—A total of 470 calls with 232 for traffic stops; 29 for fire department controlled burns; 25 for phone calls; 17 for reckless driving; 13 for animal calls; 12 each for motor vehicle assistance and talk to an officer; 11 each for civil processes and warrants and nine each for 911 transfer calls and assistance.

Also, seven for transfers; six each for health and safety checks and road hazards; five each for 911 abandoned calls and urinalysis for Department of Human Services; four for 911 wrong numbers; three each for fire department brush fires and fire department structure fires and two each for personal injury accidents, alarms, medical-breathing, sex offenses, sex offender registry and urinalysis for drug court.

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Noteboom Implement, Hultgren Implement join forces Dan, Mike, and Justin Noteboom and Pete and Paul Hegg of Noteboom Implement along with Jeff Hultgren, Todd Conover, and Dewayne, Dustin and Bryce Ricklefs of Hultgren Implement announce the merger of their John Deere dealerships in Iowa and South Dakota.

The newly merged company will take effect July 31 and will conduct business together as Noteboom Implement.

The Noteboom family and Hultgren owners bring 122 years of combined John Deere ownership. They desire to provide superior customer service while maintaining small town values in the farming communities they

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St. Anthony invites community members to presentation

In honor of National Hospital Week, May 8-14, St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll will host John McHugh, director of corporate communications, leadership development and training for Kwik Trip, Inc. Throughout the week, McHugh will engage St. Anthony employees and members of the community through his presentation, Franciscan Joy: What Brings You Joy? In each session, McHugh will explain why joy is a core Franciscan value and the fruit of spiritual life.

From finding purpose and meaning in work, to recognizing what is truly important and coping with hardship and loss, his presentation aims to raise awareness and

appreciation of joy in life.

“The Franciscan approach to life and work promotes a healthy balance that benefits all of us,” McHugh said. “I’ve had the privilege of sharing this message with many audiences, and it is always well received.”

McHugh is known for the art of storytelling, in which he encourages five joy-filled, gospel-written Franciscan theologies to embody daily: joy in purpose, joy in love, joy in gratitude, joy in detachment and joy in resurrection.

“We are honored to have John with us as we celebrate National Hospital Week,” said Ed Smith, St. Anthony president and CEO. “From providing medical care in our fa-

cilities to running vital programs in our community, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of the residents of west central Iowa. We are pleased that John will share his message and hope it inspires our communities to find joy in their daily lives.”

A special community program will be held at the Santa Maria Winery in Carroll on Wednesday, May 11. A social and light hors d’oeuvres will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by McHugh’s presentation at 7 p.m. The presentation is open to the public and free to attend. Reserve your space by calling 712-794-5296 or emailing foundation@stanthonyhospital. org.

serve. This merger will allow for improved capabilities to better serve their valued customers.

Dan Noteboom, CEO, said, “We want to thank the current Hultgren Implement and Noteboom Implement customers for their past business and will continue to partner with them to insure the profitability and efficiency of their farming operations. Our success comes from our dedication to our customers and support of farmrelated organizations and our future farmers. We are excited about the opportunity to serve more producers in Iowa.”

Noteboom went on to say, “We are extremely proud to be able to

partner with the many talented and dedicated employees at Storm Lake and Ida Grove and their vast experience will be a good addition to our current Iowa dealerships. We look forward to working alongside the Hultgren owners and employees to better serve our customers and the surrounding communities.”

Dewayne Ricklefs, Hultgren general manager, said, “This merger seems to be a perfect fit for us. Both companies have had a central focus of serving our customers with integrity and the highest ethical standards for many years. I am certain this business standard will continue as we come together.”

National Republican leaders roll through Ida, Crawford Counties on bus tour National and Iowa Federation of Republican Women leaders will roll through the area May 9-10, in their red, white and blue bus nicknamed “Rosie,” to rally communities and register local residents to vote.

NFRW President Carrie Almond will be joined by IowaFRW officers and area legislators at hour-long media stops and 15-minute pit stops in western Iowa, including Crawford, Ida and Pottawattamie counties, during this 11-state bus tour through the nation’s swing states.

Traveling on the bus along with

Almond will be Kim Reem, IowaFRW immediate past president and NFRW fourth vice president of Marion. Joining for various legs of the trip will be IowaFRW past president and NFRW achievement committee chair Gwen Ecklund of Denison and IowaFRW P.R. Chair and NFRW P.R. vice chair Lori Leonard Reyman of Holstein.

Rosie the Bus and the Federation officers will make media stops in Denison, Des Moines and Waterloo, with several pit stops throughout the state. The media stop in Denison is open to the public and will be held Tuesday, May

10, at Cronk’s Restaurant in Denison, from 11 a.m. to noon. Dignitaries who have confirmed their attendance in Denison include Iowa Sen. Jason Schultz and Iowa Sen. Rick Bertrand. Lunch will be available.

People are encouraged to “watch for Rosie” as the NFRW Bus Tour travels I-80, U.S. 59 and U.S. 20 in western Iowa May 9-10. You may track the bus tour by visiting Rosie’s blog at Rosie on the Road or http://political2016.wix.com/ nfrw-rosie or learn more by visiting www.iowafrw.org or www. nfrw.org.

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Quad County Corn Processors’ Political Action Committee (PAC) will be hosting a reception for State Senator Rick Bertrand of Sioux City on Monday, May 9, at 8 a.m. Senator Bertrand is running for U.S. Congress in Iowa’s Fourth District and challenging incumbent Rep. Steve King.

As part of the campaign stop, Senator Bertrand will speak at 8 a.m. and then answer questions.

The reception will be held at The Meeting Place in Galva. A light breakfast will be served, so RSVP for the event by contacting Janet or Bette at 712-282-4628 by May 5.

Senator Bertrand is a Republican State Senator from Sioux City. He was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010, and he currently represents District 7, which serves the Sioux City area. After

graduating from Bishop Heelan High School, he attended Iowa Central Community College before obtaining a degree at the University of Northern Iowa in Political Science.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Kenneth and Anne Thornhill, quit claim deed to Monte Lichtenberg, Lots 3 and 4, Block 8, Town of Ida Grove.

Timothy and Amber Wilcox and Steve and April Wilcox, quit claim deed to Rick Hinrichs, Lot 8, Block 41, Sixth Addition, Holstein.

George and Karen Hoffman, warranty deed to Teri and Loren Klein, Lot 11, Block 18, First Addition, Ida Grove.

Ryan and Teresa Kotz, warranty deed to Christina Volkert, Lot 5, and the north half of Lot 6, Block 14, Second Addition, Holstein.

Michael and Nicole Breyfogle, real estate contract to Bobbi Clausen and Jeffrey Nechkash, the east 60 feet of Lot 1, Block 9, Holstein.

Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court office, information is only provided electronically.

The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office. Traffic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov.

Traffic charges Speeding Mathew Riesselman, Halbur;

Carlos Negron, Storm Lake; Margaret Kalin, Galva; Robert Boll, Dow City; Nathaniel Hauswirth, Pocahontas; Molly Cain, Morrison, Colo.; Jose Rojas, Houston, Texas; Bryce Reinhart, Odebolt; Barbara Nelson, Danbury; Shreya Gandhi, Herndon, Va.; Daniel Lorenzen, Battle Creek; Samuel Ziebol, Ames; Cindy Inman, Kingsley; Robert Hwang, Dakota Dunes, S.D.; Grant Isaak, Horace, N.D.; Michael Grady Jr., Algonquin, Ill.; Michele Corbin, Ida Grove.

Other Terry Peppels, Odebolt, driving while license under suspension.

Amber Robinson, West Des Moines, dark windows.

Luis Rincon, Rockwall, Texas, no valid driver’s license.

Kenneth Joens, Galva, failure to obey traffic control device.

Robert Boll, Dow City, no valid driver’s license.

Kory Blum, Schaller, maximum gross weight violation.

Kory Blum, Schaller, maximum gross axle weight violation (two charges).

Kelsey Bauer, Holstein, dark windows.

Denver Lee, Ida Grove, operation without registration card or plate.

Jesse Bogenrief, Correctionville, seat belt.

Criminal

Jacob Beckstrom, Pierson, domestic abuse assault, 10 days in jail, $65 fine suspended.

Antonia Clark, Holstein, contempt—failure to pay fine (domestic abuse assault), 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying fine as ordered.

Bryce Prange, Columbia, Mo., disorderly conduct, $100.

Sonny Guerrero, Amarillo, Texas, disorderly conduct, $100.

OWI Janet Schmidt, Holstein, second OWI, seven days in jail, $1,875.

Judgments and Liens Against Rhoze Trullender, in favor of Discover Bank.

Against Frank Negless, in favor of United Bank of Iowa.

Against Frank Negless, in favor of McCormick Motors.

Against Kayla Anderson, in favor of AAA Collections.

Against Jasmine Means, in favor of Hauge Associates.

Clarification

In the April 27 edition of the Courier courthouse news, it was reported Chris Lee was charged with no valid driver’s license. Lee has a valid driver’s license. The ticket was for failure to have a Class D CDL endorsement.

Sac deputies investigate accident The Sac County Sheriff ’s Office, Early Fire/Rescue and Sac City Ambulance responded to a single vehicle accident April 25 at 2:23 p.m. at the Highway 71 and Highway 20 overpass bridge.

Charles G. Robichaud, 70, of Fort Dodge was traveling south on Highway 71, just north of the

Highway 20 overpass, crossed the northbound traffic lane and struck the south bridge pillar.

Robichaud’s 2017 Ford F-150 continued south before coming to a stop in the east ditch. It is believed that Robichaud may have fallen asleep behind the wheel.

Robichaud was transported to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake with nonlife threatening injuries. Robichaud was charged with failure to maintain control.

Commercial vehicle enforcement officers assisted at the scene.

Yard and Garden: Proper Iowa mowing practices Spring has finally sprung across Iowa, and with it, growing green grass on lawns everywhere. The hum of lawn mowers is beginning to fill the air, and that hum brings questions about proper mowing practices.

How should mowing practices be tailored to specific grasses?

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help make lawn mowing rewarding and fruitful. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

What is the proper mowing height?

Kentucky bluegrass lawns should be mowed at a height of two-anda-half to three inches in the spring and fall months. Mow bluegrass lawns at a height of three to threeand-a-half inches in June, July and August. A higher mowing height in summer helps to cool the crowns of the turfgrass plants, encourages deeper rooting and provides more leaf area for photosynthesis during the stressful summer months.

Mowing below the recommended range may scalp the turf and cause the turfgrass to deteriorate.

Extremely low mowing heights decrease the total leaf surface area, carbohydrate reserves and root growth, creating a situation where the turfgrass plants are unable to produce enough food to meet their needs. This makes the plants more susceptible to drought, high tem-

perature and wear injury. In addition, the bare areas created by a decrease in turfgrass density increase the likelihood of weed problems.

Mowing too high also can create problems. Mowing above the recommended range reduces tillering and causes matting of the grass.

Reduced tillering results in fewer and coarser plants, while matted grass creates a micro-environment that encourages disease development.

How often should I mow my lawn?

Mowing frequency is based on the growth rate of the turfgrass.

Weather conditions, cultural practices (such as fertilization and irrigation practices) and other factors determine the growth rate of turfgrass.

Kentucky bluegrass and other cool-season grasses grow quickly in spring when weather conditions are favorable. The growth of coolseason grasses slows during the stressful summer months and then picks up again in fall. Fertilizing and irrigating the lawn promote turfgrass growth. The faster the growth rate of the grass, the more frequent the mowing.

Mowing height also affects mowing frequency. When mowing the lawn, the general rule is to remove no more than one-third of the total leaf surface at any one mowing. A lawn being mowed at a height of two inches should be cut when it reaches three inches in height,

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while a lawn being mowed at a height of three inches should be cut when it reaches the height of 4.5 inches. A shorter mowing height requires more frequent mowing, as a lawn can be allowed to grow one inch when the mowing height is two inches and 1.5 inches when the mowing height is three inches.

Should I remove the grass clippings when mowing the lawn?

When the lawn is mowed properly, grass clippings do not need to be removed or bagged. Small clippings filter down into the turf and quickly decompose, returning essential plant nutrients to the soil.

Lawn clippings do not significantly contribute to thatch development.

Grass clippings may need to be bagged or raked and removed when mowing extremely tall grass.

You may also want to bag the grass clippings and use them as a mulch in vegetable and flower gardens.

Galva fire officers: Galva fire officers for the coming year are, front from left—Todd Schossow, secretary; Craig Peterson, senior training officer; Mike Vondrak, president; Randy Vogt, chief; David Thorborg, treasurer; Gaylen Freese, foreman, and Pat Friedmann, assistant chief. Back—Mark Vogt, fire marshal, and Kyle Bennett, state reporter. Ryan Wuebker and Darrel Wulf are also training officers. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Deputies make warrant, OWI, disorderly conduct, drug-related arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Office has released information on nine arrests made during the past week.

On April 21, Joshua Jake Johnston, 35, of Carroll was arrested following a short foot pursuit on an outstanding warrant from Carroll County for parole violation. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released into the custody of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. The Iowa State Patrol assisted the sheriff’s office with the arrest.

On April 21, Devon Joel Corbin, 22, of Ida Grove was arrested and charged with domestic abuse and criminal mischief in the fifth degree. The charges were filed following an investigation into an incident that occurred in Ida Grove. He was released pending a court appearance.

On April 21, Michael Shannon Gray, 47, of Ida Grove was arrested and charged with public intoxication third offense after deputies responded to several citizen complaints in Ida Grove.

Gray was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On April 21, the sheriff’s office arrested two individuals for disorderly conduct after responding to a citizen complaint of an altercation in Ida Grove.

Arrested were: Bryce Allen Michael Prange, 21, of Columbia, Mo., and Sonny Duane Guerrero, 36, of Amarillo, Texas. Both were transported to the Ida County jail where they were held overnight.

Both were released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On April 22, the Ida County Sheriff’s Office arrested Eammon Zale Tahahwah, 18, of Tama following a traffic stop in rural Ida County in which the Ida County K-9 dog indicated a positive reaction for the odor of narcotics.

Tahahwah was charged with possession with the intent to deliver marijuana. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was

Remains identified in fiery crash The State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the body of a Storm Lake man that was killed in a fiery crash early Saturday morning, April 23, on Highway 20 in Sac County as that of Rieng Lo, 64, according

Grass fire

The Battle Creek Fire Department was called to a grass fire at 250th Street and Alpine Avenue April 22 at 4:27 p.m. Cause of the fire is unknown.

The department was at the scene 20 minutes.

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Lo died after his car, which was stopped on the traveled portion of Highway 20, was struck from behind by a 2007 Freightliner operated by Rus-

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Buckley was not injured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by the Sac County Sheriff ’s Office and Iowa State Patrol.

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held overnight. He was released the following day after posting $5,000 bond.

On April 23, Aric Lee Schneckloth, 27, of Ida Grove was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated first offense following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On April 26, Beth Nicole Schauer, 34, of Ida Grove was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop in Ida Grove. She was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $1,300 bond.

On April 27, William Thomas Rand, 40, of Lake Park was arrested on an outstanding warrant for trespassing. He was held in the Ida County jail overnight and released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

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